SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start. | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with fresh gasoline. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not in ON position | 3. | Move switch to ON position |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 5. | Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. | 5. | Insert the key fully into the switch. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 7. | Primer button not being used properly. | 7. | Refer to the engine manual. |
Engine runs erratic. | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh |
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| gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with |
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| fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Refer to the engine manual. |
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 |
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| certain vent hole is clear. |
| 3. | Exhaust port plugged. | 3. | Refer to the engine manual. |
Engine overheats. | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Refer to the engine manual or have the |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized |
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| engine service dealer. |
Excessive vibration. | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If |
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| vibration continues, have unit serviced by |
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| an authorized service dealer. |
Unit fails | 1. | Traction control cable in need of adjustment. | 1. | Adjust traction control cable. Refer to |
to propel itself. |
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| Adjustments. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
Unit fails | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
to discharge snow. |
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| spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and |
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| inside of auger housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object from auger. |
| 3. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Refer to Auger Control Test, Operating Your |
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| Snowthrower Section. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to Maintenance Section |
| 5. | Shear pin(s) sheared. | 5. | Replace shear pin(s). |
NOTE: For repairs beyond minor adjustments listed above, contact the local dealer.
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