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