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Troubleshooting,
Adjustments, & Service
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start
Using Recoil Starter
1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
2. Engine needs choking & priming. 2. Move choke control to "CHOKE" position.
Push primer bulb three times.
3. Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected. 3. Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto
spark plug.
Engine Will Not Crank
Using Electric Starter
1. Power extension cord not plugged into
machine or 120 Volt outlet.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine &
into 120 Volt outlet.
2. Power extension cord damaged. 2. Discard damaged power extension cord.
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty. 3. Replace starter switch.
4. Key switch turned to "OFF" position. 4. Turn key switch to "ON" position.
Engine Stalls or Stops
After Running
1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to correct ratio.
2. Choke control in the "CHOKE" position. 2. Move choke control to "OFF" position.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Air intake clogged with snow or debris. 4. Unclog air intake.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Service spark plug.
6. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 6. Drain and clean fuel system.
7. Fuel filter clogged. 7. Replace with new in line filter.
Engine Loses Power 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to correct ratio.
2. Spark plug faulty. 2. Service spark plug.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger. 1. Service auger.
2. Loose engine or auger components. 2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Loose or missing flite shoes. 3. Replace flite shoes.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt 4. Replace belt.
5. Bent or loose Idler pulley 5. Tighten or replace pulley.
Poor Snow Discharge 1. Clogged discharge chute. 1. Stop engine, remove key, and unclog dis-
charge chute with a piece of wood.
2. Damaged or bent auger or components. 2. Service auger or components.
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. 3. Replace belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment. 4. Adjust auger control.
5. Auger flite shoes damaged or missing. 5. Replace flite shoes.
TROUBLESHOOTING