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ENGINE
AND
SNOWTHROWER
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible
Problem
Solution
Engine
won't
start.
Ignition
key
in OFF position.
Turn
key
to ON position.
Spark plug wire
Reconnect spark plug wire
disconnected. to spark plug.
Gas tank empty.
Fill gas tank.
Fouled spark plug. Remove, clean, inspect, (or
replace), re-gap and
reinstall spark plug.
Engine Control Lever is
in
Move Engine Control Lever to
idle position.
its
FAST
position.
Engine not primed enough. Push primer button several
more times.
Engine primed too much. Move choke knob to its OFF
position, and Engine Control
Lever to idle. Attempt to start
engine - this should burn
up excess gas in carburetor.
Then proceed with normal
starting procedure.
Fuel shutoff valve closed. Open fuel shutoff valve.
Engine
is
difficult
Incorrect Choke Knob setting.
Reposition Choke Knob.
to
start.
Engine Control Lever is in
Move Engine Control Lever to
incorrect position.
its
FAST
position.
Fuel shutoff valve closed. Open fuel shutoff valve.
Engine not primed enough. Push primer button several
times.
Stale gas
in
tank. Drain gas. Refill with fresh gas.
Faulty spark plug. Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap,
and reinstall spark plug.
Engine
idles
rough.
Faulty or fouled spark plug.
Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap,
and reinstall spark plug.
Incorrect choke setting.
After engine starts, move engine
choke knob gradually to its
NO CHOKE position.
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