Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
For problems not covered here, contact your local dealer.
WARNING
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.
Troubleshooting
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Engine fails to start. | 1. Key is OFF. | 1. | Push key in to the ON position. | |||
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| 2. | Failure to prime cold engine | 2. | Press primer button twice and | ||
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| 3. | Out of fuel |
| 3. | Fill fuel tank. | |
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| 4. | Choke OFF - cold engine. | 4. | Turn choke to ON. | ||
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| Reproduction | 5. | Turn choke to OFF; try starting. | |||
| 5. | Engine flooded. | ||||
| 6. | No spark. |
| 6. | Check gap. Gap plug, clean | |
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| Not | 7. | Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an | |||
| 7. | Wa er in uel, old fuel. | ||||
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Engine starts hard or runs | 1. Fuel mixture too rich. | 1. | Move choke to OFF position. | |||
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| 2. | Carbu et | adjusted incorrectly. | 2. | See your dealer for adjustments. | |
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| 3. | S | ark lug faulty, fouled, or | 3. | Clean and gap, or replace. | |
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| 4. | Fu | l cap vent is blocked. | 4. | Clear vent. | |
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Scraper bar does not clean | 1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted. | 1. | RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the | |||
hard surface. |
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| 2. Skid shoes improperly adjusted. | 2. | LOWER skid shoes (this raises | |||
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Auger does not rotate. | 1. Auger control not engaged. | 1. | Engage auger control. | |||
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| 2. | Foreign matter blocking auger. | 2. | STOP engine and REMOVE the | ||
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| wire. Clear auger using |
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| 3. | Auger drive clutch cable slack. | 3. | Tighten to remove slack. See | ||
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| 4. | Auger drive belt slipping. | 4. | Check auger drive belt | ||
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| 5. | Broken belt. | 5. | Replace belt. | ||
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| 6. | Shear pin broken. | 6. | Replace shear pin. | ||
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