Yard Machines E6C0F, E610E, E660G manual Off-Season Storage, Trouble Shooting Guide, Possible Causes

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly venti- lated 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.

1.If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare the engine for storage as instructed in the separate engine operator’s manual included with your unit.

2.Remove all dirt from exterior of engine and equipment.

3.Follow lubrication recommendations in SEC-

TION 7: MAINTENANCE.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equip- ment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

SECTION 10: Trouble Shooting Guide

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine fails to start	Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.	Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel may not last over thirty
		days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
	Blocked fuel line.	Clean fuel line.
	Choke not in ON position	Move switch to ON position
	Faulty spark plug.	Clean, adjust gap or replace.
	Key not in switch on engine.	Insert key.
	Spark plug wire	Connect spark plug wire.
	disconnected.
	Primer button not depressed.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.
	Fuel shut-off valve closed	Open fuel shut-off valve.
	(if so equipped).
Engine runs erratic	Unit running on CHOKE.	Move choke lever to OFF position.
	Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.	Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel may not last
		over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
	Water or dirt in fuel system.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
	Carburetor out of adjustment.	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have
		carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
Loss of power	Spark plug wire loose.	Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
	Gas cap vent hole plugged.	Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
	Exhaust port plugged.	Clean-see Maintenance section of engine manual.
Engine overheats	Carburetor not adjusted	Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or have
	properly.	carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.
	Incorrect fuel mixture.	Drain fuel tank. Refill with proper fuel mixture.
Excessive vibration	Loose parts or damaged auger.	Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
		all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
		continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to propel	Incorrect adjustment of drive	Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.
itself	cable.
	Drive belt loose or damaged.	Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance sec-
		tion of this manual.
Unit fails to	Discharge chute clogged.	Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
discharge snow		discharge chute and inside of auger housing.
	Foreign object lodged in auger.	Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
	Incorrect adjustment of drive	object from auger.
	cable.	Adjust drive cable. Refer to Adjustment section of this manual.
	Drive belt loose or damaged.	Replace drive belt. Refer to Belt Replacement in Maintenance sec-
		tion of this manual.

Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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