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TROUBLESHOOTING
This section provides troubleshooting and service
instructions. Locate the problem and check the
possible cause/remedy in the order listed.
Also, refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's
Manual for additional information.
For problems not covered here, contact your local
dealer.
WARNING
Before performing any adjustment or service to
snowthrower, stop the engine and wait for
moving parts to stop. Remove the key. To
prevent accidental starting, disconnect the
spark plug wire and fasten away from the plug.
PROBLEM
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Auger does not rotate.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Key is OFF.
2. Failure to prime cold engine
3. Out of fuel
4. Choke OFF - cold engine.
5. Engine flooded.
6. No spark.
REMEDY
1. Push key in to the ON position.
2. Press primer button twice and
restart.
3. Fill fuel tank.
4. Turn choke to ON.
5. Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
7. Water in fuel, or old fuel.
1. Fuel mixture too rich.
2. Carburetor adjusted incorrectly.
3. Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
4. Fuel cap vent is blocked.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Auger control not engaged.
2. Foreign matter blocking auger.
6. Check gap. Gap plug, clean
electrode, or replace plug as
necessary.
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an
authorized hazardous waste
facility). Fill with fresh fuel.
1. Move choke to OFF position.
2. See your dealer for adjustments.
3. Clean and gap, or replace.
4. Clear vent.
1. RAISE skid shoes (this lowers the
scraper bar).
1. LOWER skid shoes (this raises
the scraper bar.)
1. Engage auger control.
2. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
3. Auger drive clutch cable slack. 3. Tighten to remove slack. See
auger clutch cable adjustment.
4. Auger drive belt slipping. 4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment.
5. Broken belt. 5. Replace belt.
6. Shear pin broken. 6. Replace shear pin.
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