18
Troubleshooting
Problem
Look for
Remedy
Auger does not stop within 5 sec-
onds after auger control lever is
released.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to
Maintenance
section.
Discharge chute or deflector does
not work
Discharge chute or deflector out of
adjustment or needs lubrication.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly
adjusted.
Raise or lower skid shoes and scraper
bar.
Unit does not propel itself.
Traction control cable out of adjust-
ment.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Maintenance
section.
Engine does not start.
Key is in OFF position.
Set key to ON position.
Primer button not pressed (cold
engine).
Press primer button twice and restart.
Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) is in
CLOSED position.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Choke turned to OPEN/RUN) cold
engine).
Turn choke to CLOSED/START, set
throttle to FAST.
Engine flooded.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN posi-
tion, move throttle to FAST position,
and crank until the engine starts.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an autho-
rized hazardous waste facility.) Fill with
fresh fuel.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Clear vent or replace fuel cap.
Excessive vibration.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all
hardware. If vibration continues, have
the unit serviced by an authorized
dealer.
Snowthrower does not stop when
traction control lever is released.
Traction control cable out of adjust-
ment.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Maintenance
section.
Unit does not discharge snow.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to
Maintenance
section.
Broken auger shear bolt.
Replace auger shear bolt. Refer to
Maintenance
section.
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Maintenance
section.
Troubleshooting the Snowthrower
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