Owner’s Manual for Snow Blower 27
Troubleshooting
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Correction
Recoil will not pull out
or is difficult to pull
Engine seized.
Verify engine oil level. Contact an IASD if problem
persists.
Oil compression lock in cylinder.
Remove the spark plug; hold a rag over the spark
plug hole and pull the recoil cord several times to
blow out any oil in the cylinder. Wipe off the spark
plug and reinstall it. Contact an IASD if problem
persists.
Engine will not start
(See engine owner’s
manual for engine-
specific procedures)
Insufficient oil or fuel. Check oil and fuel level.
No fuel. Replenish fuel and verify fuel shutoff is ON.
Disconnected spark plug wire. Verify spark plug wire is attached.
Degraded fuel.
Use only fresh, clean, unleaded gas. If fuel is old,
drain fuel and replace with fresh, clean gas. Use
fuel stabilizer if fuel is kept for a month or longer.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Replace air filter according to engine manufac-
turer recommendations if dirty.
Faulty, dirty, or damaged spark plug.
Verify spark plug is clean. If spark plug is dirty or
cracked: change it. If spark plug is oily: leave it
out, hold a rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil
cord several times to blow out any oil in cylinder.
Wipe off spark plug and insert it.
Incorrect throttle or choke settings.
Check throttle and choke settings, adjustment
and travel.
Engine lacks power or
is not running
smoothly
(See engine owner’s
manual for engine-
specific procedures)
Incorrect choke settings. Verify choke lever is all the way off.
Dirty or clogged air filter.
Replace air filter according to engine manufac-
turer recommendations if dirty.
Faulty, dirty, or damaged spark plug.
Verify spark plug is clean. If spark plug is dirty or
cracked: change it. If spark plug is oily: leave it
out, hold a rag over spark plug hole and pull recoil
cord several times to blow out any oil in cylinder.
Wipe off spark plug and insert it.
Degraded fuel.
Use only fresh, clean, unleaded gas. If fuel is old,
drain fuel and replace with fresh, clean gas. Use
fuel stabilizer if fuel is kept for a month or longer.
Dirty engine oil. Drain and replace engine oil.
Clogged or dirty cooling fins. Inspect cooling fins. Clean as needed.
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