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Engine stops.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fuel shut-off valve
closed.
3. Mechanical jam in blower
rake or impeller.
4. Polluted fuel supply.
5. Faulty spark plug.
6. Plugged fuel cap vent.
1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING
FUEL TANK on page 19).
2. Open fuel shut-off valve.
3. Turn off engine, remove key,
and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Check for and remove
obstruction and repair before
restart.
4. Replace with clean fuel.
5. Replace or clean spark plug.
6. Replace fuel cap.
Engine
problems.
1. See Engine Manual. 1. See Engine Manual.
Does not
operate in
Forward /
Reverse.
1. Friction disc worn out.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
3. Speed selector not
adjusted properly.
1. Replace friction disc (see
Friction Disc Replacement on
page 31).
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt (see Traction Drive Belt
Replacement on page 31).
3. Adjust speed selector (see
Speed Selector Adjustment on
page 27).
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame
1. Friction disc wear. 1. Normal friction disc wear.
Chunks or large pieces of
rubber mean friction disc
should be checked and
replaced as necessary.
Unit throws
snow poorly
or does not
throw snow.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Attachment clutch/brake
not adjusted properly.
3. Auger is frozen in place.
4. Ice or debris is
obstructing auger.
5. Attachment drive belt
slipping, worn or
damaged.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts on page 25).
2. Adjust attachment clutch/brake
(see Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment on page 27).
3. Move unit to a warm place to
thaw.
4. With the engine off and auger
disengaged, check for
obstructions and remove.
5. Adjust or replace attachment
drive belt (see Attachment
Clutch/Brake Adjustment on
page 27).
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION