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TROUBLESHOOTING
Practice safety at all times. Engine must be turned off
and allowed to cool, and spark plug wire must be
disconnected before attempting any maintenance or
repair.
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy/Action
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps on ice
Auger cuts slowly
Engine runs, then quits
1. Flip switch to on position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Use gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,
new gas can
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Call factory
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
5. Call factory
1. Buy new blades, or have blades
sharpened at factory
1. Buy new blades, or have blades
sharpened at factory
2. File point, or replace point
1. Check self venting gas cap
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
1. Dirty air cleaner
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or
wrong type
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seal
1. Blades damaged or sharpened
incorrectly
1. Dull blades
2. Damaged point
1. Gas cap not venting
Please include the following information with your order:
1. Part numbers
2. Part description
3. Quantity
4. Model number and serial number
ORDERING REPAIR PARTS
Parts can be obtained from the store where your auger was
purchased or direct from the factory. To order from the
factory, call or write to:
SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Ardisam, Inc.
1690 Elm Street, Cumberland, WI 54829
Phone (715) 822-2415 Fax (715) 822-4180
1-800-345-6007
Email [email protected]
www.ardisam.com
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