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Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Excessive vibration
Loss of power
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow
Cause
1. Choke control notin ON position.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tankempty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Safety key not inserted.
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Spark plug w_reloose.
2. Gascap vent hole plugged.
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
Remedy
1. Move choke control to ON position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tankwith clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime eng,ne as instructed in the Operation
section.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
6. Insert key fully into the switch.
1. Move choke control to OFF position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact aTecumseh Engine Service Center.
1. Contact aTecumseh Engine Service Center.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized Service Center.
1. Connect spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
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Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance & Adjustments section.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Assembly
& Set-Up section.
Replace auger belt refer to Service section.
Replace shear pin(s).
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