Briggs & Stratton 276535, Repair Manual

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2-Cycle Snow Engine
Section 2 - Troubleshooting
Page 7
Hard Starting, Kickback, or Will Not Start
• Loose drive adapter(s) - Pulleys and adapters must
be tight to shaft. Also, check for partially sheared
flywheel key.
• Starting under load - ensure the unit is not engaged
when engine is started; if the unit is engaged, that it
does not pose an excessive load to the engine.
• Check choke for proper adjustment.
• Check interlock system (if equipped) for shorted
wires, loose or corroded connections, or defective
modules or switches.
Vibration
• Auger bent or out of balance.
• Worn drive pulley(s)
• Mounting bolts loose
• Check for partially sheared flywheel key.
Power Loss
• Bind or drag in unit - if possible, disengage engine
and operate unit manually to check for any binding
action.
STARTER MOTOR FAILS TO TURN
Power not reaching product.
• Plug another appliance into extension cord to
ensure cord is OK.
Starter switch malfunction.
• Check switch using a volt/ohmmeter set for
resistance. Ensure that there is continuity when the
switch is depressed.
Engine has seized.
• Verify that the engine turns over freely.
Starter motor has failed.
• If all the above conditions are checked and the
starter still fails to turn, it must be repaired or
replaced.