Troubleshooting Chart - Briggs & Stratton 1696563 Manual Del Operador

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart

Perform the inspection or repair as indicated in the Troubleshooting Chart.
Problem
Auger does not stop within 5 seconds
after right control lever is released.
Discharge chute or deflector does not
work (electric).
Discharge chute or deflector does not
work
(remote-manual).
Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow
speeds.
Engine fails to start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snowthrower does not stop when
traction control lever is released.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Look for
Free Hand control (if equipped) is
ACTIVE.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
Electrical failure.
Discharge chute or deflector out of
adjustment or needs lubrication.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Key is in OFF position.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, is in
CLOSED position.
Out of fuel.
Choke turned to OPEN/RUN with cold
engine.
Engine flooded.
No spark.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped
improperly.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly
adjusted.
Remedy
Release both auger control and Free
Hand control (if equipped) to stop
auger.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Adjust and/or lubricate control
linkage.
See authorized dealer.
Set key to ON position.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fill fuel tank.
Turn choke to CLOSED/START, set
throttle to FAST.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle to FAST
position, and crank until the engine
starts.
See authorized dealer.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an
authorized hazardous waste facility.)
Fill with fresh fuel.
See authorized dealer.
Clear vent.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all
hardware. If vibration continues, have
the unit serviced by an authorized
dealer.
See authorized dealer.
Raise or lower skid shoes and
scraper bar.
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