Use and Care Manual

Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause 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. Safety key not in switch.
1. Move choke to CHOKE position. See Engine
Operator’s Manual.
2. Connect wire to spark plug. See Engine
Operator’s Manual
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See Engine
Operator’s Manual
4. Prime engine as instructed in Engine
Operator’s Manual.
5. Clean, adjust gap or replace. See Engine
Operator’s Manual
6. Insert safety key fully into switch.
Engine running erratically/
inconsistent RPM (hunting
or surging)
1. Engine running on CHOKE.
2. Stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.
5. Engine over-governed.
1. Move choke lever to RUN position. See
Engine Operator’s Manual
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. See Engine
Operator’s Manual
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. See
Engine Operator’s Manual
4. Contact an authorized Service Center.
5. Contact an authorized Service Center.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly. 1. Contact an authorized Service Center.
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible damage.
Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed.
If the problem persists, contact an authorized
Service Center.
Unit fails to propel itself 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
3. Augers paddles are worn excessively.
1. Adjust auger control cable. See Page 10.
2. Replace auger drive belt. See Page 10.
3. Replace augers paddles. See Page 11.
Augers continue to rotate 1. Auger control cable not routed properly. 1. Check routing along handle. If problem
persists, contact an authorized Service
Center.
Unit fails to discharge snow 1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
4. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect the
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
3. Adjust auger control cable. See Page 10.
4. Replace auger drive belt. See Page 10.
Chute fails to easily rotate
190 degrees
1. Chute assembled incorrectly. 1. Unassemble chute control and reassemble as
directed in the Assembly & Set-up section.