SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel |
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| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not in the ON position | 3. | Move switch to the 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. |
| 8. | Fuel | 8. | Open fuel |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move the choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean the fuel line; fill the tank with |
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| clean, fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in the fuel system. | 3. | Drain the fuel tank and carburetor. |
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| Refill with fresh fuel. |
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. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop the engine immediately and |
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| disconnect the spark plug wire. Tighten |
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| all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, |
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| have the unit serviced by an authorized |
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| service dealer. |
Unit fails | 1. | Traction control cable in need of | 1. | Adjust traction control cable. Refer to |
to propel itself |
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| Making Adjustment Section. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service |
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Unit fails | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine and disconnect spark plug |
to discharge snow |
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| wire. Clean discharge chute and inside |
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| of auger housing. |
| 2. | Shear bolt sheared. | 2. | Replace shear bolt. |
| 3. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 3. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Remove |
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| object from auger. |
| 4. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the |
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| Making Adjustments Section. |
| 5. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 5. | Refer to Service Section. |
| 6. | Shear bolt(s) sheared. | 6. | Replace shear bolt(s). |
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