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SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service representative or
call for the Customer Support Center. Refer to the engine manual for more engine related information.

For US Customers: 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310

For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine fails to start

1. Key not in ignition switch or not in ON position.
2. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

3. Blocked fuel line
4. Spark plug wire disconnected
5. Faulty spark plug

1. Insert key and turn to ON position

2. Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline/ oil

mixture as specified in the engine manual.

3. Clean fuel line
4. Connect wire to spark plug.

5. Clean spark plug, readjust gap, or replace.

Engine runs erratic

1. Unit running on choke
2. Fuel line blocked, or stale fuel
3. Water or dirt in fuel

system

4. Carburetor out of adjustment

1. Move choke lever to off position.
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh,

clean gasoline.

3. Refer to engine manual on remedy.
4. Refer to engine manual.

Loss of power

1. Spark plug wire loose

2. Vent in fuel cap plugged
3. Engine exhaust pipe plugged.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Clear vent.
3. Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe.

Excessive vibration

1. Loose parts or damaged auger

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Check for possible

damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts.

Repair as needed. If the problem persists,

take unit to an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails to self-propel 1. Drive cable out of adjustment

2. Drive belt damaged

1. Adjust the control cable as instructed on

page 9 of this manual.

2. Inspect the drive belt for damage and

replace if necessary as instructed on

page 10 of this manual.

Unit fails to discharge

snow

1. Discharge chute clogged

2. Foreign object lodged in auger

3. Drive cable out of adjustment

4. Drive belt loose or damaged

1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute

and the auger housing.

2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect

spark plug wire. Remove object.

3. Adjust the control cable as instructed on

page 9 of this manual.

4. Inspect the drive belt for damage and

replace if necessary as instructed on

page 10 of this manual

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Page 1: ...icable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized servic...

Page 2: ...e Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit pleas...

Page 3: ...rming an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use a grounded extension cord and receptacle for all...

Page 4: ... regularly 2 Disengage the auger control bail and stop engine Wait until the auger comes to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before cleaning repairing or inspecting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4...

Page 5: ...1 Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 until it clicks into the operating position Make sure not to pinch or crimp the cable Tighten the hand knobs Assembling the Discharge Chute For shipping reasons the snow thrower has been packaged with the upper chute pivoted all the way down as shown in Figure 2 To pivot it upward proceed as follows 1 Turn the chute until the chute openin...

Page 6: ...ay up to the FULL ON position or all the way down to the OFF position as desired Primer Button Used to inject fuel directly into the carburetor to insure fast starts in cold weather Follow engine manual to prime engine Ignition Key Used to start engine Put key in ON position to start for both electric and recoil start engines Follow starting instructions given in the next section Recoil Starter Us...

Page 7: ...and move choke gradually to OFF If engine falters move choke immediately to FULL and then gradually to OFF When disconnecting the power cord always unplug from the three prong receptacle first and then from the snow thrower Recoil Starter Move choke lever to FULL choke position cold engine start If engine is warm place choke in OFF position instead of FULL Push primer button two or three times for...

Page 8: ...e STOP or OFF position Leave choke control in the FULL choke position Remove ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting Operating the Snow Thrower The pitch of the discharge chute controls the angle at which the snow is thrown Loosen the wing knob found on the left side of the discharge chute and pivot the upper chute upward or downward to the desired pitch Retighte...

Page 9: ...e As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt stretching due to wear periodic adjustments may be necessary If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating while the engine maintains a constant speed an adjustment is necessary Proceed as follows The upper hole in the control handle provides an adjustment in cable tension To adjust disconnect the end of control cable from the bottom hole i...

Page 10: ...ing the Auger s Rubber Paddles The snow thrower auger s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear is present To change the rubber paddles proceed as follows Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the self tapping screws which secure them to the auger Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier SECTI...

Page 11: ...nual on remedy 4 Refer to engine manual Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Vent in fuel cap plugged 3 Engine exhaust pipe plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clear vent 3 Remove obstruction from exhaust pipe Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Check for possible damage Tighten all bolts and nuts Repair as need...

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