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.
1 Drive control cable loose, broken or binding
1 Repair or adjust drive control cable and adjust tension, see Auger and Drive Cable Adjustment
2 Drive belt loose or damaged
2 Check drive belt tension pulley for damage or incorrect tension, repair as necessary. Replace drive belt.
3 Friction drive wheel is worn or damaged
3 Replace friction drive wheel
4 Friction drive wheel wet or slipping
4 Allow snow blower to dry and or warm up or adjust drive cable tension as necessary
5 Wheels locked, wont move
5 Release drive control handle then pull machine backward to try and unlock axle. If axle will not unlock,
check to ensure drive friction plate is not engaged to drive friction wheel, also check axle drive gear, axle
and bushings for damage or binding.
6 Wheel to axle pins broken or missing
6 Replace pins attaching wheels to axle
1 Speed control lever loose or damaged, not
moving speed control cables
1 Check speed control lever and cables for damage or loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed, ensure pivot stud spring tension is correct, adjust pivot nut spring tension as needed.
2 Speed control cables loose, damaged or
binding
2 Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
3 Drive speed lower control lever or friction
wheel damaged or mechanically binding
3 Inspect lower control lever and mechanical connection to friction drive wheel and slide shaft for damage or
binding.
Drive speed control
allows only one
direction forward or
reverse
1 Speed control cables misadjusted, loose,
damaged or binding
1 Check speed control lever and cables for damage or loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed. Adjust drive speed control cables, see Drive Speed Control Cables Adjustment
1 Drive control cable binding, wont release
1 Repair, replace cable as necessary
2 Friction drive wheel return spring broke or
missing
2 Replace spring, adjust cable as necessary
Engine Systems (Continued)
Engine runs erratic,
stalls or seems low on
power
Engine smokes
excessively
No forward or reverse
drive movement when
drive handle engaged
Drive speed control
stuck in gear or wont
change gears
Drive System
Drive engaged when
drive control handle
released
Summary of Contents for Power Smar DB7659
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