SnowEx SS-4000 - Manual (Page 21)

21 © TrynEx International 2013 (REV A) F51067A
Troubleshooting
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE FAULT REMEDY
Motor will not start Fuel tank empty Fill fuel tank
Throttle lever not set to choke when motor is cold Set throttle lever to choke
Spark plug leads not connected Connect spark plug leads
Fuel line blocked Send fuel line to workshop for cleaning
Motor receiving wrong air due to loose carburetor Tighten fixing screws
Fuel valve closed on Honda motor Open fuel valve on Honda motor
Motor will not start, gasoline smell Motor is receiving too much fuel Set throttle lever to full speed, not to choke
Air filter dirty Clean air filter
Motor running badly, misfires Motor running with choke activated Move throttle lever out of choke position
Spark plug leads loose Allow motor to cool and connect spark plug leads firmly
Air filter soiled Clean air filter
Air bleed hole in fuel tank filler cap blocked Replace fuel tank filler cap
Fuel line blocked
Clean fuel lines
Replace fuel lines
Run fuel system cleaner through tank of gas
Carburetor not correctly adjusted Adjust Carburetor/Send to dealer
Motor overheating See fault “Motor Overheating”
Motor misfires at high speed Spark plug gap not correct Adjust spark plug gap/Send to dealer
Carburetor not correctly adjusted Adjust Carburetor/Send to dealer
Motor overheating Oil level too low Refill motor oil
Air cooling system restricted Send to dealer/adjust air cooler grille and cooling ribs
Air filter dirty Clean air filter
Carburetor not correctly adjusted Adjust Carburetor/Send to dealer
Motor often stops during turnover Throttle lever not set to choke when motor is cold Set throttle lever to choke
Spark plug gap not correct Send carburetor to workshop for adjustment
Air filter dirty Clean air filter
Motor has lost power Air filter soiled Clean air filter
Compression too low Send to workshop for adjustment
Motor will not stop Motor stop lever not correctly adjusted See Honda Owner’s Manual/Send to Dealer
Perpetual squeaking when brushes switched on Switch lever not completely pressed down Press switch lever completely down
Control cable not correctly adjusted Re-adjust brush control cable
Brushes do not turn, or stop moving under load Switch lever not completely pressed down Press switch lever completely down
Control cable not correctly adjusted Re-adjust brush control cable
Toothed belts defective Send to dealer
Machine will not move forward Movement control cable not correctly adjusted Re-adjust control cable
Tension on toothed belt between motor and gearbox
too low
Send to dealer
Machine leaves unbrushed central strip Ejection direction forward with worn brushes Turn the ejection direction to the side
Brushes worn Replace brushes
Bad brushing results Brushes wrongly mounted Mount brushes correctly, observe working direction
Brush pressure too high Readjust support wheel, reduce brush pressure
Brushes not genuine SnowEx parts Use only SnowEx brushes
Brushes not suitable for application Install SnowEx Multi-Purpose Brushes (SBK-020)
Bad brushing results with Debris Collector Box Debris Collector box not fitted correctly, sealing lip
above brush cover
Mount swept material container correctly.