TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Difficult starting
Defective spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel mixture.
Engine runs erratically
Blocked fuel line, empty gas
tank, or stale fuel mixture.
Clean fuel line; check fuel
supply; add fresh fuel
mixture.
Engine stalls
Unit running on CHOKE.
Set choke lever to run or off
position.
Engine runs erratically;
Loss of power
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Refill with fresh fuel mixture.
Excessive vibration
Damaged auger assembly
Repair or replace the auger
assembly.
Loose parts. Damaged
impeller.
Immediately stop engine.
Remove ignition key. Tighten
all fasteners and make all
necessary repairs. If
vibration continues, take the
unit to a Sears service
center.
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace drive belt.
Incorrect adjustment of auger
drive cable
Adjust auger drive cable.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Adjust auger drive belt;
replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not
adjusted correctly.
Adjust auger control cable.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
Foreign object lodged in
auger
Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
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