TROUBLE
Difficult starting
Engine runs erratically
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Engine stalls
Engine runs erratically;
Loss of power
Excessive vibration
Unit fails to propel
Itself
Unitfails to
dischargesnow
CAUSE
Defective spark plug
Water or dirt in fuel system
Blocked fuel line or low on fuet
Unit running on CHOKE
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Water or dirt in fuel system
Carburetor out of adjustment
Loose parts; damaged impelter
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Drive belt loose or damaged
incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable
Worn or damaged frictionwheel
Auger drive belt loose or damaged
Auger controlcable not adjusted
CORRECTION
Replace defective plug,
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refilf with fresh
fuel.
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
fuel (gasdiine/oil mixture if 2 cycle engine),
Move choke lever to OFF position
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refiUwith fresh
fuel
Adjust carburetor
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Tighten all boils and make all necessary repairs If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a competent repairman
Replace drive belt,
Adjust traction drive cable
Replace friction wheel
Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged,
Adjust auger control cable
correctly
Shearbolt b roken
Discharge chute clogged
Foreign object lodged in auger
Replace shear boil
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Clean discharge chute and inside of auger housing
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire
Remove object from auger
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