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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Remedy
1 Engine ignition switch in OFF position
1 Position engine ignition switch to ON
2 Spark plug wire disconnected
2 Connect wire to spark plug
3 Faulty spark plug
3 Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug , see Engine Operator's manual
4 Engine flooded with fuel
4 Discontinue choke or primer use, clean or replace spark plug.
5 Safety key not inserted in engine ignition
5 Insert key fully into the switch
6 Choke not in START position
6 Move choke to START position, after engine starts slowly move to RUN position as engine speed and
operation stabilizes at the set rpm. If engine still does not start move to half choke and crank engine.
7 Engine not primed with fuel
7 Prime engine, see Engine Operator's manual
8 Fuel tank empty
8 Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
9 Water in fuel
9 Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline
10 Fuel incorrect, old or stale, will not ignite
10 Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale after
30 days in some cases)
11 Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
11 Clean fuel system or line
12 Fuel shut-off valve in OFF position
12 Turn fuel shut-off valve to ON position
13 Internal engine problem
13 See Engine Operator's manual, contact service center or engine manufacturer.
Engine recoil starter
will not pull out / hard
to pull
1 Frozen recoil starter or engine too cold to
turn over
1 Move snow blower to warm space and allow it to warm up.
1 Extension cord is not properly attached to
electric starter terminal
1 Re-insert extension cord into electric starter terminal.
2 No power from power supply, tripped
breaker
2 Check power supply extension cord is attached to.
3 Extension cord wire gauge is too small or
cord is too long
3 Use proper rated and length extension cord, see Engine Operator's manual
1 Cooling air flow restricted to engine
1 Remove air flow restrictions from engine
2 Low oil level
2 Check oil level on dipstick. If oil is not visible on dipstick, check oil level using LOWER fill plug BEFORE
adding oil. Oil should be visible and to the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug (not the dipstick tube). Do not
over fill with oil, see Engine Operator's manual for more information. Note: Only use 5W-30, 4-stroke
automotive detergent oil with an API SERVICE rating of SJ or higher. Engine oil capacity [LCT 208cc
engine] - 16 oz. (0.473 liter). The use of automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
1 CHOKE in ON or partial ON position
1 Move CHOKE lever to RUN
2 Water in fuel
2 Empty fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline
3 Fuel incorrect, old or stale
3 Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale after
30 days in some cases)
4 Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
4 Clean fuel system or line
5 Carburetor is in need of cleaning
5 Clean fuel system and carburetor
6 Spark plug wire loose
6 Connect and tighten spark plug wire
7 Faulty spark plug
7 Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug , see Engine Operator's manual
8 Gas cap vent hole plugged
8 Remove ice and snow from gas cap.
9 Engine oil over filled
9 Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not be above the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug.
10 Engine oil level low or empty
10 Check oil level on dipstick. If oil is not visible on dipstick, check oil level using LOWER fill plug BEFORE
adding oil. Oil should be visible and to the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug (not the dipstick tube). Do not
over fill with oil, see Engine Operator's manual for more information. Note: Only use 5W-30, 4-stroke
automotive detergent oil with an API SERVICE rating of SJ or higher. Engine oil capacity [LCT 208cc
engine] - 16 oz. (0.473 liter). The use of automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
11 Engine overheating
11 See "Engine Overheats"
1 Engine oil over filled
1 Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not be above the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug.
2 Internal engine problem
2 See Engine Operator's manual, contact service center or engine manufacturer.
WARNING
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Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the engine spark plug wire. If tipping or
turning the snow blower is required for any inspection or repair, first wait until the engine is cool to the touch and then drain the engine of all fuel and oil into suitable containers and store or dispose of in a
proper manner.
Engine Systems
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Note: For all engine problems, see the Engine Operator's manual for additional troubleshooting information and engine manufacturer contact information.
Engine Fails to Start
(Engine cranks over)
Engine smokes
excessively
Engine electric starter
will not crank engine
Engine Overheats
Engine runs erratic,
stalls or seems low on
power
