Powersmart PSSHD24 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Causes
Remedy
WARNING - Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the engine spark plug wire. If tipping or
turning the snow blower is required for any inspection or repair, first wait until the engine is cool to the touch and then
drain the engine of all fuel and oil into suitable containers and store or dispose of in a
proper
manner.
Engine Systems - Note: For all engine problems, see the below troubleshooting information.
Engine Fails to
Start
(Engine cranks
over)
Spark
plug
wire
disconnected
Connect
wire
to
spark
plug
Faulty spark plug
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug.
Engine flooded with fuel
Discontinue choke or primer use, clean or replace
spark plug.
Safety
key
not
inserted
in
engine
ignition
Insert
key
fully
into
the
switch
Choke not in START position
Move choke to START position, after engine starts
slowly move to RUN position as engine speed and
operation stabilizes at the set rpm. If engine still
does not start move to half choke and crank engine.
Fuel incorrect, old or stale, will not ignite
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with
fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale
after
30 days in some cases)
Blocked
or
clogged
fuel
system
or
line
Clean
fuel
system
or
line
Extension cord is not properly attached to
electric starter terminal
Re-insert extension cord into electric starter
terminal.
Engine electric
starter
will not crank
engine
No power from power supply, tripped
breaker
Check power supply extension cord is attached to.
Extension cord wire gauge is too small or
cord is too long
Use proper rated and length extension cord
CHOKE
in
ON
or
partial
ON
position
Move
CHOKE
lever
to
RUN
Engine runs
erratic,
stalls or seems
low on
power
Fuel incorrect, old or stale
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill with
fresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale
after
30
days
in
some
cases)
Blocked
or
clogged
fuel
system
or
line
Clean
fuel
system
or
line
Carburetor
is
in
need
of
cleaning
Clean
fuel
system
and
carburetor
Spark
plug
wire
loose
Connect
and
tighten
spark
plug
wire
Faulty spark plug
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug, see Engine
Operator's manual
Engine oil over filled
Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not be above
the top 2 threads of LOWER fill plug.
Engine
oil
level
low
or
empty
Add
oil