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PROBLEM LOOK FOR REMEDY
Difficult starting Defective spark plug. Replace defective spark plug.
Engine runs erratically Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
Empty gas tank. Check fuel supply.
Stale gasoline. Add fresh gasoline with fuel stabilizer.
Water or dirt in fuel system. Remove carburetor bowl to drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
CAUTION: Do not remove carburetor bowl when the engine is hot.
Engine stalls Unit running on CHOKE. Set choke lever to RUN position.
Loss of power Gas cap vent hole is
plugged.
Remove ice and snow from cap. Be sure vent hole is clear.
Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged
impeller.
Stop engine immediately and remove spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts
and make all necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have the unit
serviced by an authorized dealer.
Unit fails to propel itself Drive belt loose or damaged. Replace auger drive belt. Refer to “Replace the Drive Belt” in the
MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Incorrect adjustment of
traction drive cable.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to “Check and Adjust Auger Drive
Belt” in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
Auger drive belt loose or
damaged.
Replace or adjust auger drive belt. Refer to “Replace Drive Belt” and
“Drive Belt Adjustment” in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Auger control cable not
adjusted correctly.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to “Check and Adjust Auger Drive Belt”
in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
Discharge chute clogged. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the
WARNINGS of this manual. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing.
Foreign object lodged in
auger.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to the
WARNINGS of this manual. Remove object from auger.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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