Simplicity TROUBLESHOOTING, REMEDY, PROBLEM, LOOK FOR, released, (electric), Maintenance, runs poorly, (remote-manual), Discharge chute or, Discharge chute or

					TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM	LOOK FOR				REMEDY
Auger does not stop	Free-Hand™ control is			Release both auger control and traction/Free-Hand™ control
within 5 seconds after	ACTIVE.			levers to stop auger.
right control lever is	Free-Hand™ control is			See authorized dealer.
released.	not working correctly (fails
	Safety Test 3).
	Auger control cable out of			Adjust auger control cable. Refer to “Cable Adjustment” in the
	adjustment (fails Safety			Maintenance section of this manual. Make sure auger control
	Test 1).			passes Safety Test 1.
	Auger belt guide out of			See authorized dealer.
	adjustment.
Discharge chute or	Electrical failure.			See authorized dealer.
deflector does not work
(electric).
Discharge chute or	Discharge chute or			See authorized dealer.
deflector does not work	deflector out of
(remote-manual).	adjustment or needs
runs poorly.	Spark plug Reproductionfaulty, fouled, See authorized dealer.
	lubrication.
Engine fails to start.	Key is off.				for
				Push key in to the ON p siti .
	Failure to prime a cold			Press p imer button tw ce and start.
	engine.
		Not
	Fuel shut-off valve is			Turn valve to OPEN posi ion.
	CLOSED positi		n (if
	equipped).
	Out of fuel.			Fill fuel tank.
	Choke OFF - cold engine.			Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
	Engine flooded.			Tu n ch ke to OFF; try starting.
	No spark.			See auth rized dealer.
	Water in fuel, or old fuel.			D ain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste
				facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
	Cord not plugg		d in or	Plug in cord or replace defective cord.
	malfunctions (El		ctric
	Start models).
Engine starts hard or	Fuel mixture too rich.			Move choke to OFF position.
	or gapped incorrectly.
	Fuel cap vent is blocked.			Clear vent.
Excessive vibration.	Loose parts or damaged			Stop engine immediately. See authorized dealer.
	impeller/auger.

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