28
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
Difficult starting
Defective spark plug.
Replace defective spark plug.
Engine runs erratically
Blocked fuel line.
Clean fuel line.
Empty gas tank.
Check fuel supply.
Stale gasoline.
Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
CAUTION: Do not remove carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Engine stalls
Unit running on CHOKE.
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Loss of power
Gas cap vent hole is plugged.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent hole is clear.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make
all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit serviced by an
authorized dealer.
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer.
Incorrect adjustment of traction
drive cable.
Adjust traction drive cable. Refer to “Cable Adjustment” in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Worn or damaged friction disc.
Replace friction disc. See authorized dealer.
Unit fails to discharge snow
Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to “Drive Belt Adjustment” in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual, or see authorized dealer.
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to “Cable Adjustment” in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Broken shear pin.
Replace shear pin. Refer to “Auger Shear Pin Replacement” in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to
WARNINGS in
OPERATOR SAFETY
section. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to
WARNINGS in
OPERATOR SAFETY
section. Remove object from auger.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Not
for
Reproduction
