GB
14
1740281
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
TROUBLE
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Difficult 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 petrol
Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh
petrol
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; replace if damaged.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Adjust auger control cable.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. 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.
