Maintenance (continued)
rroubleshooting
TROUBLE
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
SOLUTION
■ngine won't start
Ignition key in OFF position
Turn key to ON position
Choke knob not set to FULL CHOKE
position (cold engine)
Move choke knob to FULL CHOKE position
Engine control lever in incorrect starting
Move engine control lever to correct
position
starting position
Engine not primed enough (when cold)
Push primer button several more times
Engine primed too much (when cold)
Move choke knob to OFF position, move
engine control lever to idle position,
attempt to start engine, then proceed
with normal starting procedure
Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
Fouled spark plug
Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Gas tank empty
Fill gas tank
Fuel shutoff valve is closed
Open fuel shutoff valve
Engine difficult to start
Incorrect choke knob setting
Move choke knob to correct setting
Engine control lever in incorrect position
Move engine control lever to correct
starting position
Fuel shutoff valve closed
Open fuel shutoff valve
Engine not primed enough
Push primer button several more times
Stale gas in tank
Drain gas from tank, refill tank with fresh
gas
Faulty spark plug
Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Engine idles rough
Faulty or fouled spark plug
Remove, clean, inspect, re-gap or replace
spark plug
Incorrect choke setting
After engine starts, gradually move choke
knob to NO CHOKE position
Engine overheats Dirty air screen
Remove all debris from screen
Low engine oil level
Check oil, add as necessary
Dirty cooling fins
Clean cooling fins
Loose spark plug
Disconnect spark plug wire, re-tighten plug
Auger drive lever does not actuate auger
Inadequate tension on spring at lower
end of auger drive control rod
Increase tension on spring
Broken auger shear bolts
Replace auger shear bolts
Loose or broken spring
Replace spring
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