Snapper 8560, 7555 manual Troubleshooting, Adjustment,& Service

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			POSSIBLE		CAUSE		REMEDY
Engine fails to start.	1.	Key	is OFF.			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.			4.	Fill fuel tank.
	5.	Choke OFF - cold engine.				5.	Turn choke to ON, set throttle to
							FAST.
	6.	Engine		flooded.		6.	Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
	7.	Spark		plug not sparking.		7.	Check gap. Gap plug, clean elec-
							trode, or replace plug as necessary.
	8.	Water		in fuel, or old fuel.		8.	Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an
							authorized hazardous waste facility).
							Fill with fresh fuel.

Engine starts hard or runs poorly.	1.	Fuel mixture too rich.
	2.	Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
	3.	Spark plug faulty, fouled,		or gapped
		improperly.
	4.	Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Auger does not rotate.	1.	Auger control	not engaged.
	2.	Foreign matter	blocking	auger.

3. Auger drive clutch cable slack.

4. Auger drive belt slipping.

5. Broken belt.

6. Shear pin broken.

1.Move choke to OFF position.

2.See your dealer for adjustments.

3.Clean and gap, or replace.

4.Clear vent.

1.Engage auger control.

2.STOP engine and REMOVE the key. DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. Clear auger using clean-out tool. See warning in SAFETY RULES.

3.Tighten to remove slack. See auger clutch cable adjustment.

4.Check auger drive belt adjustment.

5.Replace belt.

6.Replace shear pin.

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