Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine runs erratic
Engine overheats
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Cause
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.
2. Blocked fuel line.
3. Key not snapped
in place.
4. Spark plug wire disconnected.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Engine not primed.
7. Engine flooded
from excessive priming.
1. Unit running
on choke.
2. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel.
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.
4. Carburetor
out of adjustment.
1. Carburetor
out of adjustment.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Ventin
gas cap plugged.
1. Loose parts or damaged
auger.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
I.
2.
3.
4.
1.
1.
2.
1.
Unit fails to self-propel
1. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1.
Augers continue
to rotate
1. Cable out of adjustment.
1.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
1. Chute assembly
clogged.
1.
Remedy
2. Shear pin(s) sheared.
3. Foreign object lodged in auger.
4. Auger control cable out of adjustment.
5. Auger belt loose or damaged.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline.
Clean fuel line.
insert key. See "Ignition
Key" section.
Connect wire to spark plug.
Clean spark plug, re-adjust
gap, or replace.
Prime engine four times.
Wait at least ten minutes
before starting.
Move choke lever to OFF position.
Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
Refer to engine manual.
Refer to engine manual.
Refer to engine manual.
Firmly connect
spark plug wire.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect
spark plug wire. Check for possible damage.
Tighten
all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed.
If the problem
persists, take unit to an
authorized
service dealer.
Replace drive belt.
Adjust auger control cable as shown in
"Adjusting
Auger Cable" section.
Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing
with
clean-out
tool or stick.
Replace shear pin(s).
Stop engine immediately
and disconnect
the
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
Adjust auger control cable.
Replace auger belt.