TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
LOOK FOR
REMEDY
i Auger does not stop
Free-Hand
TM
control is
Release both auger control and traction/Free-Hand
TM
control
i within 5 seconds
after
ACTIVE.
levers to stop auger.
right control
lever is
Free-Hand
TM
control is
See authorized dealer.
released,
not working correctly (fails
Safety Test 3).
Auger control cable out of Adjust auger control cable. Refer to "Cable Adjustment" in the
adjustment (fails Safety
Maintenance
section of this manual. Make sure auger control
Test 1).
passes Safety Test 1.
Auger belt guide out of
See authorized dealer.
adjustment.
Discharge
chute or
Electrical failure.
See authorized dealer.
deflector
does not work
(electdc).
Discharge
chute or
Discharge chute or
See authorized dealer.
deflector
does not work
deflector out of
(rernote=rnanua0.
adjustment or needs
lubrication.
Engine fails to start.
Key is off.
Push key in to the ON position.
Failure to prime a cold
Press primer button twice and start.
engine.
Fuel shut-off valve is
Turn valve to OPEN position.
CLOSED position (if
equipped).
Out of fuel.
Fill fuel tank.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Engine flooded.
Turn choke to OFF; try starting.
No spark.
See authorized dealer.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste
facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Cord not plugged in or
Plug in cord or replace defective cord.
malfunctions (Electric
Start models).
Engine starts hard or
Fuel mixture too rich.
Move choke to OFF position.
runs poorly.
Spark plug faulty, fouled,
See authorized dealer.
or gapped incorrectly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Clear vent.
Excessive
vibration.
Loose parts or damaged
Stop engine immediately. See authorized dealer.
impeller/auger.
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