Simplicity 1692984 - Manual (Page 14)

Troubleshooting
Service
Problem
Engine fails to start
Engine starts hard or runs poorly
Unit does not throw snow
Auger does not stop turning
when control is released
Excessive vibration
TROUBLESHOOT1
Possible Cause
Key is OFF
2. Failure prime cold engine
3. Out of fuel
4. Choke OFF. cold engine
5. Engine flooded
6. Spark Plug not sparking
7. Water in fuel, or old fuel
1. Fuel mixture too rich
2. Spark plug faulty, fouled,
or gapped incorrectly
3. Water in fuel, or old fuel
4. Gas cap vent hole plugged
1. Loose or broken drive belt
2. Incorrect control cable
adjustment
3. Discharge chute clogged, 3. Stop engine, remove key and
foreign object lodged in auger clean out discharge chute
4. Broken control cable 4. cable
1. Incorrect control cable
adjustment
1. Loose parts or damaged
auger
Remedy
1. Turn to the ON
2. Press phmsr button twice and restart.
3. Fill fuel tank
4. Turn Choke to ON.
5. Turn Choke to OFF; try starting
6. Check Gap. Gap plug, clean electrode,
or replace as necessary
7. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
1. Move choke to OFF position
2. Clean and gap, or replace
3. Drain tank (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
waste facility). Fill with fresh fuel mixture.
4. Clean vent replace cap
1. Adjust or replace belt
2. Adjust Auger Control cable
Adjust Auger Control cable
STOP engine and REMOVE the key,
tighten all hardware. If vibration
continues, see your dealer.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Simplicity dealer.
REMOVING ENGINE COVER
Note: In many of the following adjustment and service
tasks, it will be necessary to remove and reinstall the
engine cover. To remove the cover, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the Engine Key from the switch.
2. Remove the two rear fasteners securing the back of
the cover housing. (Figure
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
4. Remove the cover (see Figure 12 on page 14).
5. Temporarily reinstall the fuel tank cap.
6. Perform the adjustments or service desired.
7. Reinstall the cover by reversing the’removal steps.
Note: The tabs at the lower front of cover must be
positioned correctly.
To avoid the possibility of serious bodily injury when
performing adjustments, maintenance or lubrication,
stop engine and remove key from switch.
Figure 11. Remove loosen Cover Screws
1 3
Remove two
rear fasteners