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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.
Engine Will Not Crank
Using Electric Starter
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or into
110 Volt outlet.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into
110 Volt outlet.
2. Power extension cord damaged.
2. Discard damaged power extension cord
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty.
3. Replace starter switch.
4. Fuel filter clogged.
4. Replace with new in line filter.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.
1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
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.
6. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system.
6. Drain and clean fuel system.
7. Fuel filter clogged.
7. Replace with new in line filter.
Engine Loses Power 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect.
1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
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. Loose or missing flightings.
3. Replace flightings.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt
4. Replace belt.
5. Bent or loose Idler pulley
5. Tighten or replace pulley.
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. Auger flight shoes damaged or missing.
5. Replace flight shoes.
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 Cooling
System
Clean Shroud & Fins
Engine Manual
& Page 10
X
Drive Belts
Check For Wear And
Tension & Replacement
Pages 10-11
X
X X
Auger &
Flightings
Check For Wear, Damage
& Replacement
Pages 10-11
X
4.2. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT
PARTS
MAINTENANCE PARTS
Auger Drive Belt
4-1947
Auger Clutch Control Cable
1-8796
Scraper Blade
2-8427
Auger Flite Shoe Kit
6-0631
Parts Manual for SX Model Series 0 Snow Thrower
Models: SX5200R, SX5200E
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Summary of Contents for SX5200E
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