SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
•Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.
•Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.
•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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 replace. |
| 6. | Engine not primed | 6. | Prime engine four times. |
| 7. | Engine flooded with excessive priming | 7. | Wait at least ten minutes before starting. |
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 disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Check for possible |
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| damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair |
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| as needed. If the problem persists, take |
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Unit fails to | 1. | Drive cable out of adjustment | 1. | Adjust drive cable following instructions on |
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| page 9 of this manual. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 2. | Replace drive cable. |
Unit fails to discharge | 1. | Discharge chute clogged | 1. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
snow |
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| spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute |
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| and the auger housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger | 2. | Stop engine immediately and disconnect |
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| spark plug wire. Remove object . |
| 3. | Drive cable not adjusted properly | 3. | Adjust drive cable following instructions on |
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| 4. | Drive belt loose or damaged | 4. | Replace drive belt. |
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, call the White Outdoor Customer Dealer Line at
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