TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
Engine fails to start
1. Key is OFF
1. Turn Key to the ON position
2. Failure to prime cold engine
2. Press primer button twice and restart.
3. Out of fuel
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Choke OFF - cold engine
4. Turn Choke to ON.
5. Engine flooded
5. Turn Choke to OFF; try starting
6. Spark Plug not sparking
6. Check Gap. Gap plug, clean electrode,
or replace as necessary
7. Water in fuel, or old fuel
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly
1. Fuel mixture too rich
1. Move choke to OFF position
2. Spark plug faulty, fouled,
2. Clean and gap, or replace
or gapped incorrectly
3. Water in fuel, or old fuel
3. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
4. Gas cap vent hole plugged
4. Clean vent hole or replace cap
Unit does not throw snow
1. Loose or broken drive belt
1. Adjust or replace belt
2. Incorrect control cable
2. Adjust Auger Control cable
adjustment
3. Discharge chute clogged,
3. Stop engine, remove key and
foreign object lodged in auger
clean out discharge chute
4. Broken control cable
4. Replace cable
Auger does not stop turning
1. Incorrect control cable
1. Adjust Auger Control cable
when control is released
adjustment
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the key,
auger
tighten all hardware. If vibration
continues, see your dealer.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local authorized dealer.
Figure 12. Remove and/or Loosen Cover Screws
Remove two
rear fasteners
securing
cover
Remove
Fuel Tank
Cap
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Troubleshooting
& Service
REMOVING ENGINE COVER
Note: In many of the following adjustment and service
tasks, it will be necessary to remove and reinstall the
engine cover. To remove the cover, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the engine key from the switch.
2. Remove the two rear fasteners securing the back of
the cover housing. (Figure 12).
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Remove the cover (see Figure 13 on page 14).
5. Temporarily reinstall the fuel tank cap.
6. Perform the adjustments or service desired.
7. Reinstall the cover by reversing the removal steps.
Note: The tabs at the lower front of the cover must be
positioned correctly.
Before beginning any repair stop the engine,
remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire,
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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