TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

 

 

 

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

 

 

 

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Engine

Will Not Start

1.

Fuel tank

empty•

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Fill fuel

tank

with fresh fuel/oil

mix.

Using

Recoil

Starter

2.

Engine needs choking and priming•

2.

Move

choke

control

to "CHOKE"

position,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Push primer bulb three times,

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Spark

plug wire

disconnected•

 

3.

Place spark plug wire onto spark plug,

 

 

 

4.

Fuel shut off valve closed•

 

 

4.

Move fuel shut off

valve

to the on

position,

Engine

Will Not Start

1• Power extension

cord not plugged into machine or

1• Plug power extension

cord into machine & into

Using Electric

Starter

 

120 Volt outlet

for

U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe•

 

120 Volt outlet for USA

or 230 Volt for Europe,,

 

 

 

2.

Power extension

cord damaged•

 

2.

Discard damaged power extension cord

 

 

 

3.

Starter

switch

damaged or faulty•

 

3.

Replace

starter switch,

 

 

 

Engine

Stalls

or Stops

1• Water,

debris

or stale

fuel

in fuel

system•

1•

Drain

and clean fuel system,

 

 

After Running

2.

Choke

control

in the "CHOKE" position•

2.

Move

choke

control

to "OFF"

position,

 

 

 

3.

Fuel tank

empty•

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Fill with

fuel

to proper level,

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Air intake

clogged

with snow or debris•

4.

Unclog

air intake,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Spark

plug defective

or gap set improperly•

5.

Service

spark

plug,

 

 

 

 

Engine

Loses Power

1• Engine

lubrication

oil

level

is low.

 

1• Add oil to the

engine

to full level,

 

 

 

 

2.

Spark

plug faulty.

 

 

 

 

2.

Service

spark

plug,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Water,

debris

or stale

fuel

in fuel

system•

3.

Drain and clean fuel system,

 

 

Excessive Vibration

1• Damaged,

out of balance or bent

auger•

1• Service

auger,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Loose

engine

or auger components•

2.

Service

and tighten

loose components,

 

 

 

3.

Bent or loose

Idler

pulley

 

 

3.

Tighten

or replace

pulley,

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Cracked,

severed

or frayed

belt

 

4.

Replace

belt,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor Snow

1. Clogged

discharge

chute•

 

 

1. Stop engine

and

unclog

discharge chute,

Discharging

2. Damaged

or bent auger or components•

2. Service auger or components,

 

 

 

 

 

3. Cracked,

severed

or frayed belt.

 

3.

Replace belt,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Belt tension out of adjustment•

 

4. Adjust

belt

tension,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Insufficient lubrication

in auger bearings•

5. Lubricate all bearings

as specified

in manuals,

SERVICE SCHEDULE

ITEM

SERVICE PERFORMED

REF.

EACH

5

25

50

100

EACH

 

 

 

 

 

USE

HRS

HRS

HRS

HRS

SEASON

Spark Plug

Replace

Engine

Manual.

 

 

 

 

X

 

Engine Oil

Check

Oil Level

Engine

Manual.

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initial

Oil Change

Engine

Manual.

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Periodic Oil Change

Engine

Manual

 

 

X

 

 

 

Engine Cooling

Clean Shroud & Fins

Engine

Manual

 

 

 

 

X

 

System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Belts

Check

For Adjustment,

Page 10-12

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

Wear

and Tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger &

Check Stop Time &

Page 12, 13

X

 

 

 

 

X

Impeller

Adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tires

Check Air Pressure

Page

5

X

 

 

 

 

 

18

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Snapper 155223 important safety instructions Service Performed Each, USE HRS Season
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155223 specifications

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