Troubleshooting
Perform the inspection or repair as shown in the Troubleshooting Chart.
RemedyLook forProblem
Install the key or turn it to the ON position.The key is not installed or turned to the OFF position.The engine does not start.
Press primer button two times and start the engine.A cold engine that requires priming.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) to the OPEN
position.
A CLOSED fuel shut-off valve
Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.An empty fuel tank.
Turn the choke to the CLOSED/START position.The choke is at the OPEN/RUN position with a cold
engine.
Turn the choke to the OPEN/RUN position, move the
throttle control to the FAST position (if equipped),
and crank the engine until it starts.
The engine is flooded.
Fill the fuel tank with clean fuel.Stale fuel, or moisture in fuel.The engine is hard to start, operates poorly or stops
after several minutes.
Remove fuel cap and install it again. DO NOT tighten
the fuel cap too much.
Fuel cap is too tight.
Stop the engine immediately. Remove the ignition
key or push/pull the key. Look for loose hardware on
all moving parts and tighten as necessary. If vibration
continues, contact an authorized service dealer.
Loose parts or a damaged impeller.Too much vibration.
See
Adjusting the Auger Cable
.The auger control cable is adjusted incorrectly.The auger does not stop within 5 seconds after the
auger control lever is released.
1. Check and lubricate the worm gear drive of the
deflector assembly with a lithium based grease.
2. Check the following wire harness connections:
• chute deflector pod
• rotation and deflector motors
• alternator
The discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment.The discharge chute or deflector does not work.
Lubricate the control linkage and pivot points. See
Lubricating the Control Lever Linkage
.
The discharge chute or deflector is not lubricated.
Raise or lower the skid shoes. See
Adjusting the Skid
Shoe Height
.
The skid shoes are incorrectly adjusted.The scraper bar does not clean hard surfaces.
Replace the scraper bar. See
Replacing the Scraper
Bar
.
A worn scraper bar.
Adjust the auger control cable. See
Adjusting the
Auger Cable
.
The auger control cable out of adjustment.The snowthrower does not throw snow.
Replace the shear pin or bolt. See
Replacing the
Shear Pins or Shear Bolts
.
A broken shear pin or shear bolt.
STOP THE ENGINE! Make sure that the auger and
impeller does not rotate. Use the clean-out tool to
remove the snow from the discharge chute. DO NOT
clean a clogged discharge chute with your hands!
See
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
.
A clogged discharged chute.
STOP THE ENGINE! Make sure that the auger and
impeller stopped rotating. Use a clean-out tool to
remove the unwanted material. DO NOT remove
unwanted material from the auger and impeller with
your hands! See
Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
.
Unwanted materials lodged in the auger.
For all other issues, contact an authorized service dealer.
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