SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Problem |
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel | 1. | Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line | 2. | Clean fuel line |
| 3. | Key not in ON position | 3. | Insert key and turn to ON position |
| 4. | Spark plug wire disconnected | 4. | Connect wire to spark plug. |
| 5. | Faulty spark plug | 5. | Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or |
| 6. | Engine not primed |
| replace. |
| 7. | Engine flooded with excessive priming | 6. | Prime engine four times. |
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| 7. | Wait at least ten minutes before |
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Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on choke | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel | 2. | Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, |
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| clean gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system | 3. | Refer to engine manual for remedy. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 4. | Refer to engine manual for remedy. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor out of adjustment | 1. | Refer to engine manual for instruction. |
Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Vent in gas cap plugged | 2. | Clear vent. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Check for |
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| possible damage. Tighten all bolts |
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| and nuts. Repair as needed. If the |
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| problem persists, take unit to an |
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| authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails to self- | 1. | Drive cable out of adjustment | 1. | Adjust drive cable following |
propel |
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| instructions on page 9 of this manual. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive cable. |
Unit fails to | 1. | Discharge chute clogged | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
discharge snow |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Clean |
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| discharge chute and the auger |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger |
| housing. |
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| 2. | Stop engine immediately and |
| 3. | Drive cable not adjusted properly |
| disconnect spark plug wire. Remove |
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| object . |
| 4. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 3. | Adjust drive cable following |
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| instructions on page 9 of this manual. |
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| 4. | Replace drive belt. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service representative or call
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