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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel | |
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| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. | |
| 3. | Choke not in the RUN position. | 3. | Move choke control to RUN position | |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. | |
| 5. | Key not in ignition switch on engine. | 5. | Insert the key fully into the switch. | |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Connect spark plug wire. | |
| 7. | Primer button not being used properly. | 7. | Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. | |
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Engine running erratically/ | 1. | Engine running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke control to RUN position. | |
inconsistent RPM (hunting | 2. | Fuel line blocked or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh clean, | |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Run engine until it stops. Refill with fresh fuel. | |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized service center. | |
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Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. | |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be | |
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Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop the engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| the spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and | |
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| nuts. If vibration continues, have the snow | |
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| thrower serviced by an authorized service | |
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Snow Thrower fails to | 1. | Drive control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust drive control cable. Refer to | |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service | |
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| 3. | Friction wheel worn. | 3. | Replace the friction wheel. | |
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Snow Thrower fails to | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. | |
discharge snow |
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| 2. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 2. | Replace shear pin(s). | |
| 3. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 3. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect | |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object from auger. | |
| 4. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the | |
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| 5. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 5. | Refer to Service Section. | |
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Chute fails to easily rotate | 1. | Chute assembled incorrectly. | 1. | Unassemble chute control and reassemble as | |
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