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Engine fails to start | 1. | Choke not in CHOKE position. | 1. | Move choke to CHOKE 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 | |
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| 5. | Faulty spark plug. | 5. | Clean, adjust gap, or replace. | |
| 6. | Key not in ignition on engine. | 6. | Insert key fully into the switch. | |
| 7. | Extension cord not connected (when | 7. | Connect one end of the extension cord to the | |
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Engine running erratically/ | 1. | Engine running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke lever to RUN position. | |
inconsistent RPM (hunting | 2. | Stale fuel. | 2. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. | |
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| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. | |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Contact an authorized Service Center. | |
| 5. | Engine | 5. | Contact an authorized Service Center. | |
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Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Contact an authorized Service Center. | |
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Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark | |
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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 certain | |
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Unit fails to propel itself | 1. | Drive control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Maintenance | |
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| 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. | |
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Unit fails to discharge snow | 1. | Chute assembly clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark | |
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| plug wire. Clean chute assembly and inside of | |
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| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark | |
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| plug wire. Remove object from auger with clean- | |
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| 3. | Auger control cable in need of | 3. | Refer to Auger Control Test. | |
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| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments section. | |
| 5. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 5. | Replace with new shear pin(s). | |
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Chute fails to easily rotate | 1. | Chute assembled incorrectly. | 1. Disassemble chute control and reassemble as | ||
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