Troubleshooting Common Problems - Thunderbay Y43 Manual De Funcionamiento

PROBLEM
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during
operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Engine revs too high
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps
Auger cuts slowly
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly gapped
5. Throttle control not held open
6. Fuel line hose not positioned in
bottom of gas tank
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
4. Throttle control not held open
1. Clogged gas tank
2. Clogged air filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or improperly
gapped
1. Gas cap not venting
2. Plugged fuel filter
3. Carburetor out of adjustment or bad
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
5. Worn engine lower seat
1. Blade damaged
1. Dull blade
2. Damaged fishtail point

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS

1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
5. Squeeze throttle control when
pulling recoil handle
6. Push fuel line down into fuel in gas tank
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh fuel.
Use gas stabilizer additive at end of
season.
2. Make sure spark wire is securely
attached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new
gas can
4. Prime unit 3 more times, squeeze
throttle when pulling recoil handle
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Consult Service Center
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Open manual venting gas cap screw all
the way open (counterclockwise)
2. Clean or replace
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace spring
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Consult Service Center
3. Consult Service Center
4. Replace clutch shoes and spring
1. Replace with new blade
1. Buy new blade, or have blade
sharpened at factory
2. Replace fishtail point
Y43 Model
REMEDY/ACTION
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