Troubleshooting, Adjustment,& Service
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
This section provides troubleshooting and service instructions. Locate the problem and check the possible cause/remedy in the order listed.
Also, refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's Manual for additional information.
Before performing any adjustment or service to snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug.
For problems not covered here, contact your local deal- er.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Auger does not rotate.
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1. | Key is OFF. |
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| 1. | Push | key in to the ON position. | |||||||
2. | Failure | to prime cold | engine | 2. | Press Primer Button twice and restart. | |||||||||
3. | Fuel | valve is in CLOSED | position. | 3. | Turn valve to OPEN position. | |||||||||
4. | Out | of fuel. |
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| 4. | Fill fuel | tank. |
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5. | Choke OFF - cold engine. | 5. | Turn choke | to ON. |
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| 6. | Turn choke to OFF; try starting. | ||||||
6. | Engine | flooded. |
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| 7. | Check | gap. Gap plug, clean elec- | |||||||
7. | Spark | plug not sparking. |
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| 8. | Drain tank | (Dispose | of fuel at an | ||||
8. | Water | in fuel, | or old fuel. |
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| Fill with | fresh | fuel. |
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9. | On/Off | switch | Off. |
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| 9. | Turn switch | to | ON. |
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1. | Fuel | mixture too rich. |
| 1. | Move choke to OFF position. | |||||||||
2. | Carburetor adjusted | incorrectly. | 2. | See your dealer for adjustments. | ||||||||||
3. | Spark | plug faulty, fouled, | or gapped | 3. | Clean | and gap, or replace. | ||||||||
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4. | Fuel cap vent is blocked. |
| 4. | Clear | vent. |
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1. | Auger | control | not engaged. | 1. | Engage | auger | control. | |||||||
2. | Foreign matter | blocking | auger. | 2. | STOP | engine | and REMOVE the key. | |||||||
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| DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. | ||||||
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| 3. | Tighten | to remove slack. See auger | |||||
3. | Auger drive clutch cable slack. |
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| 4. | Check | auger | drive | belt adjustment. | |||
4. | Auger | drive belt slipping. |
| 5. | Replace | belt. |
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5. | Broken | belt. |
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| 6. | Replace | shear | pin. |
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6. | Shear | pin broken. |
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