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. |
|
|
|
| |
Engine Will Not Crank | 1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or into | 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. | Fuel filter clogged. | 4. | Replace with new in line filter. |
|
|
|
| |
Engine Stalls or Stops | 1. Fuel and | 1. | Mix fuel and | |
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 | 1. | Mix fuel and | |
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 flight shoes damaged or missing. | 5. Replace flight shoes. | ||
|
|
|
|
|
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 |
| & Page 10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Drive Belts | Check For Wear And | Pages |
|
| X | X |
| X |
| Tension & Replacement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auger & | Check For Wear, Damage | Pages | X |
|
|
|
|
|
Flightings | & Replacement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.2. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE PARTS
Auger Drive Belt | |
Auger Clutch Control Cable | |
Scraper Blade | |
Auger Flite Shoe Kit | |
Parts Manual for SX Model Series 0 Snow Thrower | 06016 |
Models: SX5200R, SX5200E |
|
13 |
|
