Section 5: Maintenance
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, disconnect spark plug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine won’t start | 1. Choke knob in incorrect position | 1. | Move choke knob to CHOKE position | |
| 2. | Engine throttle lever in incorrect start- | 2. | Move throttle lever to correct starting |
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| 3. | Engine not primed enough (when cold) | 3. | Push primer button several more times |
| 4. | Engine primed too much (when cold) | 4. Put choke knob in RUN position, move | |
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| 5. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 5. | Connect spark plug wire |
| 6. | Fouled or faulty spark plug | 6. | Remove, clean, inspect, |
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| 7. | Gasoline tank empty | 7. | Fill gasoline tank |
| 8. | Fuel | 8. | Open fuel |
| 9. | Carburetor “varnished” from old gas | 9. | Contact authorized dealer |
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Engine difficult to start | 1. Incorrect choke knob setting | 1. | Put choke knob in correct setting | |
| 2. | Throttle lever in incorrect position | 2. | Move throttle lever into FAST position |
| 3. | Fuel | 3. | Open fuel |
| 4. | Engine not primed enough | 4. | Push primer button several more times |
| 5. | Stale gasoline in tank | 5. | Drain gasoline from tank, refill with |
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| 6. | Fouled or faulty spark plug | 6. | Remove, clean, inspect, |
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Engine idles rough | 1. Faulty or fouled spark plug | 1. | Remove, clean, inspect, | |
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| replace spark plug |
| 2. | Incorrect choke setting | 2. | After engine starts, gradually rotate |
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| choke knob to RUN position |
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Engine overheats | 1. Dirty air screen | 1. | Remove all debris from air screen | |
| 2. | Low engine oil level | 2. | Check oil, add as necessary |
| 3. | Dirty cooling fins | 3. | Clean cooling fins |
| 4. | Loose spark plug | 4. | Tighten plug |
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Auger drive lever does not actuate | 1. Tension too low on spring at lower | 1. | Increase tension on spring | |
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| 2. | Broken auger shear bolts | 2. | Replace auger shear bolts |
| 3. | Loose or broken spring | 3. | Replace spring |
| 4. | Auger frozen | 4. | Allow auger to thaw |
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