Storage & Cleaning; Troubleshooting - Power smart PSS1210LED Manual De Instrucciones

STORAGE & CLEANING
PROPER STORAGE PROCEDURES
WARNING! Never store your Snow Thrower for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank
or carburetor. Fuel stabilizer can be added to the fuel in can to extend its shelf life for storage.
Store the unit in a locked, dry place out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or
damage. Cover loosely with a tarp for added protection.
CLEANING
1. To clean your Snow Thrower, use a damp cloth and mild detergent on the surfaces only. Never
get soap or water inside the working mechanisms of your Snow Thrower.
Note: Do not clean with water. Water will freeze due to low temperature and damage the machine.
2. Clean the Snow Thrower of snow and ice buildup before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure
the unit while transporting.
3. Inspect the Snow Thrower carefully for worn, loose, or damaged parts. Check connections
and screws and tighten if necessary.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
WARNING - Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the engine spark plug wire. If tipping or turning the snow
blower is required for any inspection or repair, first wait until the engine is cool to the touch and then drain the
engine of all fuel and oil into suitable containers and store or dispose of in a proper manner.
Engine Systems - Note: For all engine problems, see the below troubleshooting information.
Spark plug wire disconnected
Faulty spark plug
Engine flooded with fuel
Safety key not inserted in engine ignition
Choke not in START position
Engine Fails to
Start
Fuel incorrect, old or stale, will not ignite
(Engine cranks
over)
Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
Extension cord is not properly attached to
electric starter terminal
Fuel incorrect, old or stale
Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
Carburetor is in need of cleaning
Spark plug wire loose
Engine runs
Faulty spark plug
erratic,
stalls or seems
low on
Engine oil over filled
power
Engine oil level low or empty
Causes
14
Remedy
Connect wire to spark plug
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
Discontinue choke or primer use, clean or replace
spark plug.
Insert key fully into the switch
Move choke to START position, after engine starts
slowly move to RUN position as engine speed and
operation stabilizes at the set rpm. If engine still
does not start move to half choke and crank engine.
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with
fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale
after 30 days in some cases)
Clean fuel system or line
Re-insert extension cord into electric starter
terminal.
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with
fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale
after 30 days in some cases)
Clean fuel system or line
Clean fuel system and carburetor
Connect and tighten spark plug wire
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug, see Engine
Operator's manual
Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not be above
the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug.
Add oil