Snapper 8246 - Manual (Page 19)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking and priming. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position. Push
primer bulb three times.
3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Place spark plug wire onto spark plug.
4. Fuel shut off valve closed. 4. Move fuel shut off valve to the on position.
Engine Will Not Start
Using Electric Starter
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or
120 Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into 120
Volt outlet for U.S.A. or 230 Volt for Europe.
2. Power extension cord damaged. 2. Discard damaged power extension cord.
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty. 3. Replace starter switch.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 1. Drain and clean fuel system.
After Running 2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 2. Move choke control to “OFF” position.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Air intake clogged with snow or debris. 4. Unclog air intake.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Service spark plug.
Engine Loses Power 1. Engine lubrication oil level is low. 1. Add oil to the engine to full level.
2. Spark plug faulty. 2. Service spark plug.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger. 1. Service auger.
2. Loose engine or auger/impeller components. 2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Bent or loose Idler pulley. 3. Tighten or replace pulley.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. 4. Replace belt.
Poor Snow 1. Clogged discharge chute. 1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.
Discharging 2. Damaged or bent auger/impeller or components. 2. Service auger/impeller or components.
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. 3. Replace belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment. 4. Adjust belt tension.
5. Insufficient lubrication in auger bearings. 5. Lubricate all bearings as specified in manuals.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH
USE
5
HRS
25
HRS
50
HRS
100
HRS
EACH
SEASON
Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual X
Engine Oil Check Oil Level Engine Manual X
Initial Oil Change Engine Manual X
Periodic Oil Change Engine Manual X
Air Filter Clean or Replace Engine Manual
Engine Cooling
System
Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X
Drive Belts Check For Wear, Tension
and Adjustments Page 11, 13-
15 X X X
Auger &
Impeller Check For Damage,
Lubrication, Stop Time Page 11 X X
Tires Check Air Pressure Page 6 X