TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
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1741506
Trouble
Cause
Correction
Difficulty starting
Defective spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and
refill with fresh fuel.
Engine runs erratic
Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank,
or stale gasoline/petrol.
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add
fresh fuel.
Engine stalls
Unit running on CHOKE.
Set choke lever to RUN position.
Engine runs erratic; loss of
power
Water or dirt in fuel system.
Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and
refill with fresh fuel.
Excessive vibration
Loose parts; damaged impeller.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and
make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by a
competent repairman.
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Replace drive belt.
Unit fails to discharge snow
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Adjust auger drive belt; replaced if dam-
aged.
Auger control cable not adjusted
correctly.
Adjust auger control cable.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug. Clean discharge chute and
inside of auger housing.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from
auger.