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 & priming.

2.

Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.

 

 

 

 

Push primer bulb three times.

 

3.

Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected.

3.

Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto

 

 

 

 

spark plug.

Engine Will Not Crank

1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or

1.

Plug power extension cord into machine & into

Using Electric Starter

 

110 Volt outlet.

 

110 Volt outlet.

 

2.

Power extension cord damaged.

2.

Discard damaged power extension cord.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Starter switch damaged or faulty.

3.

Replace starter switch.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Key switch turned to “OFF” position.

4. Turn key switch to “ON” position.

 

 

 

 

Engine Stalls or Stops

1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.

1.

Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.

6.

Drain and clean fuel system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Fuel filter clogged.

7.

Replace with new in line filter.

 

 

 

 

Engine Loses Power

1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.

1.

Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Loose or missing flightings.

3.

Replace flightings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Cracked, severed or frayed belt.

4.

Replace belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Bent or loose Idler pulley.

5.

Tighten or replace pulley.

 

 

 

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. Auger flightings damaged or missing.

5. Replace flightings.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Cooling

Clean Shroud & Fins

Engine Manual

 

 

 

 

X

 

System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Belts

Check For Wear And

Page 13-15

 

 

X

X

 

X

 

Tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger & Flight

Check For Wear, Damage

Page 10-13

X

 

 

 

 

 

Shoe

& Replacement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.2. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS

MAINTENANCE PARTS

Auger Drive Belt

2-4618

Auger Clutch Control Cable

2-4662

Auger Flite Shoe Kit for 19” Auger Models

6-1213

Parts Manual for L.E. Models Series 0 Snow Thrower

06026

Models: LE3170R, LE3170E, LE3190R, LE3190E

 

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Snapper ELE3190R Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action, Service Performed Each, USE HRS Season