EarthQuake 9800B - Manual (Page 9)

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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Remedy/Action
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during operation
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger cuts slowly
Engine runs, then quits
1. Flip switch to on position
2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug
1. Clean or replace air cleaner
2. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service
center
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh. Use
gas stabilizer at end of season
2. Make sure spark wire is securely attached to
spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer, new gas
can
1. Remove and clean
2. Clean or replace
3. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service
center
4. Replace spark plug and adjust gap
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
1. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service
center
2. Return to factory
3. Replace clutch shoes and springs
4. Take to authorized Briggs & Stratton service
center
1. Buy a new fishtail point
1. Clean screen, use gas stabilizer, clean gas
can
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
1. Dirty air cleaner
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel tank
2. Clogged air cleaner
3. Improper carburetor adjustment
4. Spark plug dirty, improper gap, or wrong
type
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Carburetor out of adjustment
2. Broken transmission
3. Worn clutch shoes
4. Worn engine lower seal
1. Damaged point
1. Screen in carburetor plugged
SERVICE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Practice safety at all times. Engine must
be turned off and allowed to cool, and
spark plug wire must be disconnected
before attempting any maintenance or
repair.
CAUTION
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