Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Decreased power
The spark plug cable is not connected.
Connect the cable to the spark plug.
The product throws too much snow.
Decrease the speed and the width of
the swath.
The fuel tank cap is covered with ice or snow.
Remove the ice and the snow on and
around the fuel tank cap.
The muffler is dirty or clogged.
Clean or replace the muffler.
Improper cable length.
Adjust the cable.
The muffler is blocked.
Make sure that the engine is cool.
Clear the blockage.
The air intake of the carburetor is blocked.
Make sure that the engine is cool.
Clear the blockage.
The engine idles or runs
roughly
The choke is in ON (FULL, OPEN) position.
Move the choke to OFF (CLOSE) po-
sition.
The fuel line is blocked.
Clean the fuel line.
There is water in the fuel or the fuel is too old.
Empty the fuel tank and carburetor.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
The carburetor needs to be replaced.
Contact an authorized service center.
The belt is stretched.
Replace the auger v-belt.
Excessive vibration / Han-
dle movement
Some parts are loose. The augers are dam-
aged.
Tighten all fasteners. Replace the
damaged parts. If vibration remains,
contact an authorized service center.
The handles are not positioned correctly.
Make sure that the handles are
locked into position.
The adjustment lever nuts are loose.
Tighten the nuts until the handle feels
safe.
The starter rope handle is
hard to pull
The starter rope handle is frozen.
Slowly pull out as much rope out of
the starter as possible and release
the starter rope handle. If the engine
does not start, repeat the procedure
or use the electrical starter.
The starter rope is interfering with components. The starter rope should not touch any
cables or hoses.
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