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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
4 Engine flooded with fuel
4 Discontinue choke or primer use, clean or replace spark plug.
5 Engine oil level low
5 Check oil level on dipstick, add oil as needed. See page 13 engine manual. Do not over fill with oil. Note:
Only use 5W-30, 4-stroke automotive detergent oil with an API SERVICE rating of SJ or higher. Engine oil
capacity 21 oz. (0.621 liter). The use of automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
6 Choke not in CLOSED position
6 Move choke to CLOSED position, after engine starts slowly move to OPEN 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
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 Contact customer service
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 Cooling air flow restricted to engine
1 Remove air flow restrictions from engine
2 Low oil level
2 Check oil level on dipstick, add oil as needed. See page 13 engine manual. Do not over fill with oil. Note:
Only use 5W-30, 4-stroke automotive detergent oil with an API SERVICE rating of SJ or higher. Engine oil
capacity 21 oz. (0.621 liter). The use of automotive synthetic oil is acceptable.
1 CHOKE in CLOSED or partial CLOSED
position
1 Move CHOKE lever to OPEN
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, add oil as needed. See page 13 engine manual. Do not over fill with oil. Note:
Only use 5W-30, 4-stroke automotive detergent oil with an API SERVICE rating of SJ or higher. Engine oil
capacity 21 oz. (0.621 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 Contact customer service
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 Fails to Start
(Engine cranks over)
Engine Overheats
Engine runs erratic,
stalls or seems low on
power
Engine smokes
excessively
