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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
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REMEDY
Auger does not stop within
5 seconds after right
control lever is released.
Free-Hand
TM
control is ACTIVE.
Release both auger control and traction/Free-Hand
TM
control levers to stop auger.
Auger drive belt out of
adjustment.
Adjust auger belt.
Auger belt guide out of
adjustment.
Adjust auger belt guide.
Discharge chute or
deflector does not work
(electric).
Electrical failure.
See authorized dealer.
Discharge chute or
deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
Discharge chute or deflector out
of adjustment or needs
lubrication.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Drive fails to move
snowthrower at slow
speeds.
Traction control out of
adjustment.
Readjust drive, or select speed lever setting one speed faster.
Engine fails to start.
Key is off.
Push key in to the ON position.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Fuel shut-off valve is in CLOSED
position.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Engine flooded.
Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
No spark.
Check gap. Gap spark plug, clean electrode, or replace plug as necessary.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste facility.) Fill with
fresh fuel.
Cord not plugged in or
malfunctions (Electric Start
models).
Plug in cord or replace defective cord.
Engine starts hard or runs
poorly.
Fuel mixture too rich.
Move choke to OFF position.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or
gapped improperly.
Clean and gap spark plug, or replace.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Clear vent.
Excessive vibration.
Loose parts or damaged
impeller/auger.
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 out of
adjustment.
Adjust traction control linkage.
Snowthrower veers to
one side.
Tire pressure not equal.
Check tire pressure.
One wheel is set in free-
wheeling mode. (Traction lock
pin is in the OUTER hole.)
Make sure the left traction lock pin is in the INNER holes (to engage the traction
drive).
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