Briggs & Stratton S1024MD Bedienungsanleitung Seite 17

Troubleshooting the Snowthrower
Problem
Auger does not stop within 5 sec-
onds after auger control lever is
released.
Discharge chute or deflector does
not work.
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Unit does not propel itself.
Engine does not start.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
Excessive vibration.
Snowthrower does not stop when
traction control lever is released.
Unit does not discharge snow.
Look for
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Discharge chute or deflector out of
adjustment or needs lubrication.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly
adjusted.
Traction control cable out of adjust-
ment.
Key is in OFF position.
Primer button not pressed (cold
engine).
Fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) is in
CLOSED position.
Out of fuel.
Choke turned to OPEN/RUN (cold
engine).
Engine flooded.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Traction control cable out of adjust-
ment.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.
Broken auger shear bolt.
Broken gear box shear bolt.
Troubleshooting
Remedy
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section.
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Raise or lower skid shoes and scraper
bar.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section.
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 posi-
tion, move throttle to FAST position,
and crank until the engine starts.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an autho-
rized hazardous waste facility.) Fill with
fresh fuel.
Clear vent or replace fuel cap.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all
hardware. If vibration continues, have
the unit serviced by an authorized
dealer.
Adjust traction control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section.
Replace auger shear bolt. Refer to
Maintenance section.
Replace gear box shear bolt. Refer to
Maintenance section.
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