Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 1696508-01 Manual Del Operador

Problem
Auger does not stop when
auger control is released
Auger does not turn when
auger control is engaged
Chute rotation or deflector
adjustment does not work
Engine does not start
Engine is hard to start or
runs poorly
Excessive vibration
Scraper bar does not
clean hard surface
Snowthrower does not
discharge snow
Snowthrower does not
self-propel
Cause
Control cable requires
adjustment
Control cable requires
adjustment
Fasteners are too tight;
handle mount control
damaged
Chute or deflector is frozen
Key is off or not inserted
Primer not pressed
Out of fuel
Choke open - cold engine
Engine flooded
No spark
Water in fuel or old fuel
Cord not plugged in or circuit
breaker tripped (electric start
models)
Incorrect oil
Sparkplug fouled, worn, or
gapped incorrectly
Choke control set incorrectly Open choke control gradually as engine warms up.
Loose parts or damaged
parts
Scraper bar worn
Control cable requires
adjustment
Drive belt worn or broken
Discharge chute clogged
with snow
Rubber auger is worn or
damaged
Adjust the control cable. If the cable adjustment does not solve the problem,
see an authorized dealer.
Adjust the control cable. If the cable adjustment does not solve the problem,
see an authorized dealer.
Contact an authorized service dealer.
Clear snow or ice from chute and deflector parts; place snowthrower in a
heated area until snow or ice melts.
Turn key to the ON position or insert Push/Pull key.
Press primer button twice before pulling starter rope.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Turn choke to closed position before pulling starter rope.
Turn choke to open position; pull starter rope several times until engine
starts.
Connect sparkplug wire; replace sparkplug.
Drain fuel tank; fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Plug in cord or replace defective cord; reset circuit breaker.
Change oil to lighter viscosity (such as 5W-30).
Clean and re-gap sparkplug; replace sparkplug. Contact an authorized
service dealer.
Stop snowthrower immediately. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Scraper bar needs replacing. Contact an authorized service dealer.
Adjust the control cable. See Maintenance section or contact an authorized
service dealer to adjust the cable.
See authorized dealer to replace the belt.
STOP THE ENGINE! Ensure that the auger has stopped rotating. Use a
clean-out tool to remove snow from the discharge chute. Never clear a
clogged discharge chute with your hands! Refer to "Warnings" in Operator
Safety section.
Rubber auger needs replacing. Contact an authorized service dealer.

Troubleshooting

Solution
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