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NOTE: This section
addresses minor
service issues. For
further details,
contact customer
assistance.
7
Trouble-
Shooting
CauseProblem Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Choke not in CHOKE position.
2. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4. Engine not primed.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Key not in ignition on engine.
7. Fuel shut-ff valve closed. (If Equipped)
1. Move choke to CHOKE position.
2. Connect wire to spark plug.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Prime engine as instructed in
“Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Insert key fully into the switch.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve.
Engine runs erratic
1. Move choke lever to RUN position.
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4. Contact Service Center.
1. Unit running on CHOKE.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine overheats
1. Contact Service Center.1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.
Loss of power
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
Be certain vent is clear.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent plugged.
Unit fails
to propel itself
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
“Adjustments”.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace friciton wheel.
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
3. Friction wheel worn.
Excessive
Vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Stop engine immediately and discon-
nect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts
and nuts. If vibration continues, have
unit serviced by a Service Center.
Unit fails
to discharge snow
1. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Clean
chute assembly and inside of auger
housing with clean-out tool or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove
object from auger with clean-out tool
or a stick.
3. Refer to “Auger Control Test” .
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
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.
Engine fails to start
1. Connect one end of the extension
cord to the electric start outlet and the
other end to a three-prong 120-volt,
grounded, AC outlet.
1. Extension cord not connected (when
using electric start button, on models so
equipped)
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