Problem
The engine idles or runs
roughly
Excessive vibration / Han-
dle movement
The recoil start handle is
hard to pull
Loss of traction drive/
slowing of drive speed
Loss of snow discharge or
slowing of snow discharge
Failure of auger rotation
after the grip is released
The lights are not on (if so
equipped)
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Possible cause
The choke is in ON (FULL, OPEN) position.
The fuel line is blocked.
There is water in the fuel or the fuel is too old.
The carburetor needs to be replaced.
The belt is stretched.
Some parts are loose. The augers are dam-
aged.
The handles are not positioned correctly.
The adjustment lever nuts are loose.
The recoil start handle is frozen.
The rope is interfering with components.
The belt slips.
The belt is worn.
The belt is off the pulley.
The chute deflector is clogged.
Foreign objects clog the augers.
The shear pin is broken.
Excessive snow and ice build up in between
track components.
The friction drive wheel is worn.
The drive belt is not aligned.
The discharge deflector is not aligned.
The engine is not running.
The wire connection is loose.
The LED is burnt out.
Solution
Move the choke to OFF (CLOSE) po-
sition.
Clean the fuel line.
Empty the fuel tank and carburetor.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
Contact an authorized service center.
Replace the auger v-belt.
Tighten all fasteners. Replace the
damaged parts. If vibration remains,
contact an authorized service center.
Make sure that the handles are
locked into position.
Tighten the nuts until the handle feels
safe.
Slowly pull out as much rope out of
the starter as possible and release
the recoil start handle. If the engine
does not start, repeat the procedure
or use the electrical starter.
The recoil rope should not touch any
wires or hoses.
Adjust the cable. Adjust the belt.
Check / replace the belt.
Check / reinstall the belt.
Clean the chute deflector.
Remove the debris or the foreign ob-
ject from the augers.
Replace the broken shear pin.
Remove snow and ice build up from
in between track components.
Contact an authorized service center.
Adjust the drive belt.
Adjust the discharge deflector.
Start the engine.
Check the wire connections at the
engine and the lights.
Replace the LED light module. Indi-
vidual LEDs can not be replaced.
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