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SECTION 8:  TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

NOTE:

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Action

Engine fails to start

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

Blocked fuel line.
fuel valve not trun ON position
Faulty spark plug.
Ignition key not present.
Spark plug wire disconnected.
Engine not primed.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last over thirty days
unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Clean fuel line.
Turn the fuel valve lever  to the On position.
Clean, adjust gap or replace.

Insert key into ignition switch.

Connect spark plug wire.
Refer to the

Tecumseh

engine manual or Starting the Engine

on page

10 of this manual for instructions on the engine primer.

Engine runs erratic

Unit running on CHOKE.
Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

Water or dirt in fuel system.
Carburetor out of adjustment.

Move choke control to OFF position.
Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean fresh gasoline. Fuel will not last
over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
Refer to the

Tecumseh

engine manual.

Loss of power

Spark plug wire loose.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
Exhaust port plugged.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be certain vent hole is clear.
Clean following the engine manual.

Engine overheats

Carburetor not adjusted
properly.

Refer to the

Tecumseh

engine manual packed with your unit or

have carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts or damaged auger.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten
all bolts and nuts. Make all necessary repairs. If vibration
continues, have unit serviced by an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails to propel itself Incorrect adjustment of drive

control cable.
Drive belt loose or damaged.

Adjust drive control cable.

Replace drive belt.

Unit fails to
discharge snow

Chute assembly clogged.

Foreign object lodged in auger.
Incorrect adjustment of auger
control cable.
Drive belt loose or damaged.

Stop engine immediately. Clean chute assembly and inside of
auger housing with chute clean-out tool
Stop engine immediately. Remove object from auger.
Adjust auger control cable.

Replace drive belt.

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Страница 1: ...intenance of these products We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice Please keep...

Страница 2: ...Practices 3 2 Assembling Your Snow Thrower 6 3 Know Your Snow Thrower 6 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower 10 5 Making Adjustments 13 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower 15 7 Servicing Your Snow Thrower 15 8...

Страница 3: ...g especially when operating in reverse Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards wires and other foreign objects which cou...

Страница 4: ...ogging the chute assembly making any adjustments or inspections 18 Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings Always use the clean out tool provided to unclog the discharge opening Do...

Страница 5: ...Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped SAFETY LABELS FOUND ON YOUR SNOW THROWER DANGER NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE CONTACT WITH ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS AND HANDS SHU...

Страница 6: ...vary by model Not all features referenced and pictured in this manual are applicable to all snow thrower models CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test Read and follo...

Страница 7: ...refer to Auger Control Test Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Tire Pressure Before operating check tir...

Страница 8: ...erse R speeds One 1 is the slower and two 2 is the faster Gas Cap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank Choke Control The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activa...

Страница 9: ...chute assembly Refer to Operating Your Snow Thrower section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean out tool NOTE This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housi...

Страница 10: ...llow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter WARNING If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available do not use your snow thrower s e...

Страница 11: ...ditions and a pace you re comfortable with IMPORTANT Use the slower speeds until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the snow thrower Squeeze the auger control against the handle an...

Страница 12: ...so equipped drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them and reinstall the drift cutters in their proper position b...

Страница 13: ...ressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may pull to one side or the other Chute Assembly The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by chang...

Страница 14: ...ift lever Auger Control Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the auger control Skid Shoes The space between the skid shoes and the ground can be adjusted See Figure 5 For close snow remova...

Страница 15: ...ove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 8 Figure 8 Gear Case The auger gear cas...

Страница 16: ...he frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley 4 Unhook the support bracket spring from the fram...

Страница 17: ...ard so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it t...

Страница 18: ...ame and lightly tap the shaft s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame 2 a Slide the hex shaft downward and to the left while carefully un meshing the lower gears on the hex...

Страница 19: ...tion prior to draining fuel Fuel left in engine for extended period deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems If unit is to be stored over 30 days prepare for storage as follows Remove gas...

Страница 20: ...fuel stabilizer is used Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to the Tecumseh engine manual Loss of power Spark plug wire loose Gas cap vent hole plugged Exhaust port plugged Connect and tighte...

Страница 21: ...21 SECTION 9 PARTS LIST...

Страница 22: ...8 S 11 15 Screw Shoulder 10 24 34 Dyke 9 16 Nut Hex Look 10 24 S 9 5 17 Handle Upper RH 18 Hand Gel 19 Nut Flange Locking Hexagon 1 4 20 S 10 20 Handle Upper LH 21 Handle Clutch Look RH 22 Handle Clut...

Страница 23: ...23 PARTS LIST...

Страница 24: ...5 l l e B r e h s a W 0 1 M Key Flat 8X7 14 20 Screw Self tapping ST1 4 20 16 S 9 5 59 Pulley Half 21 Ring E Type GB T896 1986 17 60 V belt 22 1 6 o r p i H y e K Screw Self Tapping 3 8 16 27 l 44 S...

Страница 25: ...25 PARTS LIST ST24...

Страница 26: ...Nut Flange Lock Non Metallic Piecesl5 16 18 S 12 5 r e w o L e t u h C 5 4 l l a m S e g n a l F g n i r a e B 4 1 15 Washer Flat 28 r e p p U e t u h C 6 4 5 1 3 1 t e v i R 7 4 m r o W t f a h S 6 1...

Страница 27: ...27 PARTS LIST ST32...

Страница 28: ...e p p U e t u h C 6 4 l l a m S e g n a l F g n i r a e B 4 1 15 Washer Flat 28 t e v i R 7 4 5 1 3 1 4x7 r e w o L e t u h C t e k s a G c i t s a l P 8 4 m r o W t f a h S 6 1 m u l P p i h C k c a...

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