Snapper LE317 - Section VI - TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Section VI - TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBABLE SOLUTION
REFERENCES
6.1
Engine will not start
a.
Choke Lever is not in "ON"
position.
a. Move lever to “ON" position.
OWNER'S MANUAL
b.
Fuei reiated
b.
Fuel tank empty. Fill tank.
Stale fuel. Empty tank & fill with fresh
fuel.
OWNER'S MANUAL
c.
ignition reiated starting
probiems.
c.
Spark plug lead loose or disconnected
from plug. Faulty spark plug or faulty
electronic ignition. Replace.
Section V, 5.2 - C., Pg. 11
d.
Problems with optionai
110 Volt electric start
system.
d.
Power cord faulty. Replace.
Check ignition switch.
Section II, 2.7 - A. 6, Pg. 7
e. Exhaust Ports piugged.
e. Clean.
ENGINE SERVICE
MANUAL
f.
Starter rope recoii system
f.
Replace rope recoil unit.
ENGINE SERVICE MAN.
6.2
Engine stalls after
starting or running
a.
Choke lever left in "ON"
position.
a.
Move choke lever to “OFF"
position.
OWNER'S MANUAL
b.
Fuei tank run dry or fuel
line dogged.
b.
Refill fuel tank. Undog
fuel line.
OWNER'S MANUAL
c.
Engine carburetor problems
c.
Readjust carburetor main fuel setting
to specifications in engine manual
ENGINE &
OWNER'S MANUAL
d.
Snow conditions too severe
for snow throwing technique.
d.
Amend technique. Remove less
than a full width of snow with
each pass.
OWNER'S MANUAL
6.
Operating at high aititude. Engine
carburetor is equipped with improper
jet.
e.
Replace with proper jet.
Section IX, 9.1,Pg.23
f.
Restricted cooling air flow.
f.
Ambient temperature above 50® .
Wait till it cools to 40" F.
6.3
Snow Thrower loses
self-propelling action
a.
Bottom of auger housing in
contact with ground
a. Replace scraper bar.
Replace auger flighting.
Section VII, 7.3, C » D ,
Pgs. 15-16
b.
Clutch out of adjustment.
b. Adjust clutch.
Section IV, 4.2, Pg. 9
c.
Worn or broken drive beit
c.
Adjust or replace belt.
Section IV, 4.3, Pg. 10
d.
Broken Extension idler sorina.
d.
Reolace Control Cable/Sorino.
OWNER'S MANUAL
6.4
Doesn’t throw snow
very well or at ail
a.
b.
Clutch out of adjustment.
Worn or broken drive belt
a.
b.
Adjust clutch.
Adjust or replace belt.
Section IV, 4.2, Pg. 9
Section IV, 4.3, Pg. 10
c.
Discharge chute stopped up
with snow.
c. Release bail. Tilt unit
back. Release handle
and let unit drop to
ground. Chute should clear
itself of snow. Section III. 3.1, E.
Section III, 3.1, Pg. 8
6.5
Discharge chute is
difficult to rotate or
will not rotate at all
a.
Discharge chute is binding.
Chute mounting ring is dogged
with grit, gravei, etc.
a. Use hose with nozzle to
wash out mounting ring
Section V, 5.2 , B, Pg.11
b.
Chute rotation detent Is jammed
into chute mounting ring.
b.
Dislodge chute rotation
detent (Requires partial
disassembly of auger housing)
Section VII, H., Pg. 18
c.
Chute mounting ring or auger
housing broken.
c.
Replace broken part.
(Requires partial or complete
disassembly of auger housing).
Section VII, H.. 1..
Pgs. 18-19
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