Simplicity 3190E - Manual (Page 14)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Will Not Start 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel/oil mix.
Using Recoil Starter 2. Engine needs choking & priming. 2. Move choke control to “CHOKE” position.
Push primer bulb three times.
3. Spark plug fouled or wire disconnected. 3. Replace spark plug. Attach plug wire onto
spark plug.
Engine Will Not Crank
Using Electric Starter
1. Power extension cord not plugged into machine or
110 Volt outlet.
1. Plug power extension cord into machine & into
110 Volt outlet.
2. Power extension cord damaged. 2. Discard damaged power extension cord
3. Starter switch damaged or faulty. 3. Replace starter switch.
4. Key switch turned to “OFF” position. 4. Turn key switch to “ON” position.
Engine Stalls or Stops 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
After Running 2. Choke control in the “CHOKE” position. 2. Move choke control to “OFF” position.
3. Fuel tank empty. 3. Fill with fuel to proper level.
4. Air intake clogged with snow or debris. 4. Unclog air intake.
5. Spark plug defective or gap set improperly. 5. Service spark plug.
6. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 6. Drain and clean fuel system.
7. Fuel filter clogged. 7. Replace with new in line filter.
Engine Loses Power 1. Fuel and 2-Cycle oil mixture ratio incorrect. 1. Mix fuel and 2-Cycle oil to 32:1 ratio.
2. Spark plug faulty. 2. Service spark plug.
3. Water, debris or stale fuel in fuel system. 3. Drain and clean fuel system.
Excessive Vibration 1. Damaged, out of balance or bent auger. 1. Service auger.
2. Loose engine or auger components. 2. Service and tighten loose components.
3. Loose or missing flightings. 3. Replace flightings.
4. Cracked, severed or frayed belt 4. Replace belt.
5. Bent or loose Idler pulley 5. Tighten or replace pulley.
Poor Snow 1. Clogged discharge chute. 1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute.
Discharging 2. Damaged or bent auger or components. 2. Service auger or components.
3. Cracked, severed or frayed belt. 3. Replace belt.
4. Belt tension out of adjustment. 4. Adjust belt tension.
5. Auger flightings damaged or missing. 5. Replace flightings.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
ITEM SERVICE PERFORMED REF. EACH
USE
5
HRS
25
HRS
50
HRS
100
HRS
EACH
SEASON
Spark Plug Replace Engine Manual. X
Engine Cooling
System
Clean Shroud & Fins Engine Manual X
Drive Belts Check For Wear And
Tension Page 10-13 X X X
Auger & Flight
Shoe
Check For Wear, Damage
& Replacement Page 10-13 X
4.2. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS
MAINTENANCE PARTS
Auger Drive Belt 2-4618
Auger Clutch Control Cable 2-4662
Auger Flite Shoe Kit for 19” Auger Models 6-1213