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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty.
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
Using Recoil Starter
2. Engine needs choking and priming.
2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.
Push primer bulb three times.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected.
3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Fuel shut off valve closed.
4. Move fuel shut off valve to the on position.
Engine Will Not Start
Using Electric Starter
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe..
2. Power extension cord damaged.
2. Discard damaged power extension cord
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty.
3. Replace starter switch.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
1. Drain and clean fuel system.
After Running
2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position.
2. Move choke control to “OFF” position.
3. Fuel tank empty.
3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Air intake clogged with snow or debris.
4. Unclog air intake.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly.
5. Service spark plug.
Engine Loses Power 1. Engine lubrication oil level is low.
1. Add oil to the engine to full level.
2. Spark plug faulty.
2. Service spark plug.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration
1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger.
1. Service auger.
2. Loose engine or auger components.
2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Bent or loose Idler pulley
3. Tighten or replace pulley.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt
4. Replace belt.
Poor Snow
1. Clogged discharge chute.
1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.
Discharging
2. Damaged or bent auger or components.
2. Service auger or components.
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt.
3. Replace belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment.
4. Adjust belt tension.
5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings.
5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM
SERVICE PERFORMED
REF. EACH
USE
5
HRS
25
HRS
50
HRS
100
HRS
EACH
SEASON
Spark Plug
Replace Engine
Manual.
X
Engine Oil
Check Oil Level
Engine Manual.
X
Initial Oil Change
Engine Manual.
X
Periodic Oil Change
Engine Manual
X
Engine Cooling
System
Clean Shroud & Fins
Engine Manual
X
Drive Belts
Check For Adjustment,
Wear and Tension
Page 10-12
X
X X
Auger &
Impeller
Check Stop Time &
Adjustment
Page 12, 13
X
X
Tires
Check Air Pressure
Page 5
X