Troubleshooting

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Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to start

1.

Choke control not in ON position.

1.

Move choke control to ON position.

 

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Engine not primed.

4.

Prime engine as instructed in the Operation

 

 

 

 

section.

 

5.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.

 

6.

Safety key not inserted .

6.

Insert key fully into the switch.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs erratic

1.

Engine running on CHOKE.

1.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

 

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

3.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

4.

Contact a Briggs & Stratton Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Engine overheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1.

Contact a Briggs & Stratton Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If

 

 

 

 

vibration continues, have unit serviced by an

 

 

 

 

authorized Service Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

1.

Connect spark plug wire.

 

2.

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

2.

Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be

 

 

 

 

certain vent hole is clear.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to propel itself

1.

Drive control cable in need of adjustment.

1.

Adjust drive control cable. Refer to

 

 

 

 

Maintenance and Adjustments section.

 

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

2.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section

 

3.

Friction wheel worn.

3.

Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

 

Unit fails to discharge snow

1.

Chute assembly clogged.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and

 

 

 

 

inside of auger housing with clean-out tool

 

 

 

 

or a stick.

 

2.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

2.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect

 

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Remove object from auger

 

 

 

 

with clean-out tool or a stick.

 

3.

Auger control cable in need of adjustment.

3.

Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly

 

 

 

 

& Set-Up section.

 

4.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

4.

Replace auger belt refer to Service section.

 

5.

Shear pin(s) sheared.

5.

Replace shear pin(s).

 

 

 

 

 

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