Troubleshooting
21
Problem
Excessive
Vibration
1. Move choke lever to OFF position
2. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
3. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel
4. Call engine manufacturer at 1-877-274-2214
for support
Loss of Power
Engine Runs
Erratic
1. Engine running on CHOKE
2. Stale fuel
3. Water or dirt in fuel system
4. Carburetor out of adjustment
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration
continues, call our customer service department
for assistance.
Loose parts or damaged auger
Engine Fails to
Start
1. Choke not in START position
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
4. Engine not primed
5. Faulty spark plug
6. Safety key not in ignition on
engine
1. Move choke to START position
2. Connect wire to spark plug
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline
4. Prime engine as instructed in "Operating Your
Snow Thrower" Section
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug as
instructed in “Servicing Your Engine” Section
in the engine’s manual..
6. Insert key fully into the switch
Engine
Overheats
Carburetor not adjusted properly Call engine manufacturer at 1-877-274-2214 for
support
1. Spark plug wire loose
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
Possible Causes Remedy
Unit Fails to
Propel
1. Drive control cable in need of
adjustment
2. Drive belt loose or damaged
3. Friction wheel worn
1. Adjust drive control cable.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace friction wheel.
Unit fails to
Discharge Snow
1. Chute assembly clogged
2. Foreign object lodged in
auger
3. Auger control cable in need
of adjustment
1. Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark
plug wire. Remove object from auger
3. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Preparing
and Adjusting Your Snow Thrower Section in
this manual.
Auger control cable in need of
adjustment.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Preparing
and Adjusting Your Snow Thrower Section in this
manual.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Preparing
and Adjusting Your Snow Thrower Section in this
manual.
Auger control cable in need of
adjustment.
Auger continues
to rotate with the
auger control
disengaged
Auger seems to
hesitate turning
while the engine
maintains speed
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