Section 5: Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Engine won’t start | Ignition key in STOP position | Turn key to RUN “ |
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| Choke knob in incorrect position | Move choke knob to FULL CHOKE position | ||
| Engine throttle lever in incorrect starting | Move throttle lever to correct | ||
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| Engine not primed enough (when cold) | Push primer button several more times | ||
| Engine primed too much (when cold) | Rotate choke knob to OFF position, move | ||
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| throttle lever to idle position, attempt | ||
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| starting procedure. DO NOT | ||
| Spark plug wire disconnected | Connect spark plug wire to spark plug | ||
| Fouled or faulty spark plug | Remove, clean, inspect, | ||
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| Gasoline tank empty | Fill gasoline tank |
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| Fuel shutoff valve is closed | Open fuel shutoff valve | ||
| Carb / fuel line “varnished” from old gas | Contact dealer |
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Engine difficult to start | Incorrect choke knob setting | Rotate choke knob to correct setting | ||
| Engine throttle lever in incorrect position | Rotate throttle lever to correct | ||
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| Fuel shutoff valve closed | Open fuel shutoff valve | ||
| Engine not primed enough | Push primer button several more times | ||
| Stale gasoline in tank | Drain gasoline from tank, refill tank with | ||
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| Fouled or faulty spark plug | Remove, clean, inspect, | ||
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Engine idles rough | Faulty or fouled spark plug | Remove, clean, inspect, | ||
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| Incorrect choke setting | After the engine starts, gradually rotate the | ||
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| choke knob to the NO CHOKE position | ||
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Engine overheats | Dirty air screen | Remove all debris from air screen | ||
| Low engine oil level | Check oil, add as necessary | ||
| Dirty cooling fins | Clean cooling fins |
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| Loose spark plug | Disconnect spark plug wire, | ||
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Auger drive lever does not actuate auger | Tension too low on spring at lower | Increase tension on spring | ||
| end of auger drive control rod |
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| Broken auger shear bolts | Replace auger shear bolts | ||
| Loose or broken spring | Replace spring |
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