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How To Order Replacement Parts

The replacement parts are shown either on the

back pages of this Instruction Book or in a

separate Parts List Book.
Use only manufacturer’s authorized or approved

replacement parts. The letter placed on the end

of the part number denotes the type of finish for

the part, C for chrome, Z for zinc, a PA for

purchased assembly. It is important that you

include this when ordering a part. Do not use

attachments or accessories not specifically

recommended for this unit. In order to obtain

proper replacement parts you must supply the

model number (see nameplate).
To obtain replacement parts, contact:

BRIGGS AND STRATTON CANADA

Factory Customer Service

1195 Coutneypark Drive East

Mississauga, Ont. L5T--1R1

1--800--661--6662

Collect telephone calls will not be accepted.

Replacement parts for the engine, transaxle, or

transmission, are available from the

manufacturer’s authorized service centre found

in the yellow pages of the telephone directory.

Also, see the individual engine or transmission

warranties to order replacement parts.
When ordering the following information is

required:

(1) The Model Number

(2) Serial Number

(3) Part Number

(4) Quantity

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

TROUBLE

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Difficult starting

Defective spark plug.

Replace spark plug.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with

fresh fuel.

Engine runs erratic

Blocked fuel line, empty gas tank, or stale

gasoline

Clean fuel line; check fuel supply; add fresh

gasoline

Engine stalls

Unit running on CHOKE.

Set choke lever to RUN position.

Engine runs erratic;

Loss of power

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Use carburetor bowl drain to flush and refill with

fresh fuel.

Excessive vibration

Loose parts: damaged impeller

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

plug wire. Tighten all bolts and make all

necessary repairs. If vibration continues, have

the unit serviced by a competent repairman.

Unit fails to propel itself

Drive belt loose or damaged.

Replace drive belt.

Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable

Adjust traction drive cable.

Worn or damaged friction wheel.

Replace friction wheel.

Unit fails to discharge snow

Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

Adjust auger drive belt; replace if damaged.

Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.

Adjust auger control cable.

Shear bolt broken

Replace shear bolt

Discharge chute clogged.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

plug wire. Clean discharge chute and inside of

auger housing.

Foreign object lodged in auger

Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark

plug wire. Remove object from auger.