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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine will not
crank/start.
1. Fuel tank is empty.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Build up of dirt and residue
around governor/carburetor.
4. Key Switch not in run
position.
5. Electric starter not
functioning.
1. Fill fuel tank (see
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Clean area around
governor/carburetor.
4. Put Key Switch into run position.
5. Check for a bad starter or
connections.
Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.
1. Fill fuel tank (see
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
Check for and remove obstruction
and repair before restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine
problems.
1. See Engine Manual.
1. See Engine Manual.
Does not
operate in
forward /
reverse.
1. Friction disc worn out.
2. Traction belt not functioning.
3. Speed selector not adjusted
properly.
1. Repair or replace friction disc.
2. Repair or replace traction drive belt.
See Traction Drive Belt Replacement
.
Small rubber
beads collect in
frame.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Normal friction disc wear. Chunks or
large pieces of rubber mean friction
disc should be checked and replaced
as necessary.
Unit throws
snow poorly or
does not throw
snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake not
adjusted properly.
3. Impeller is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is obstructing
auger.
5. Attachment drive belts
slipping, worn or damaged.
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment
3. Move unit to a warm place to thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for obstructions
and remove.
5. To adjust belts see
To replace belts see
Attachment Drive Belt Replacement
Unit runs
briefly then
stops.
1. A build up of fumes in the
fuel tank is creating too
much pressure in the fuel
tank.
1. Carefully loosen the cap to the fuel
tank.