Troy-Bilt STORM Series Benutzerhandbuch

Engine fails to start

1.  Choke not in ON position.
2.  Spark plug wire disconnected.
3.  Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
4.  Engine not primed.

5.  Faulty spark plug.
6.  Blocked fuel line.
7.  Safety key not in ignition on engine.

1.  Move choke to ON position.
2.  Connect wire to spark plug.
3.  Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4.  Prime engine as instructed in “Operat-

ing Your Snow Thrower”.

5.  Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6.  Clean fuel line.
7.  Insert key fully into the switch.

Engine runs erratic

1.  Move choke lever to OFF position.
2.  Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,  

fresh gasoline.

3.  Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
4.  Contact an authorized Service Center.

1.  Unit running on CHOKE.
2.  Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 

3.  Water or dirt in fuel system.
4.  Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine overheats

1.  Contact Service Center.

1.  Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Loss of power

1.  Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2.  Remove ice and snow from gas cap. 

Be certain vent hole is clear.

3.  Contact Service Center. 

1.  Spark plug wire loose.
2.  Gas cap vent hole plugged. 

3.  Exhaust port plugged.

Unit fails 

to propel itself

1.  Adjust drive control cable. Refer to 

“Making Adjustments”.

2.  Replace drive belt.

1.  Drive control cable in need of adjust-

ment.

2.  Drive belt loose or damaged.

Excessive

Vibration

1.  Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.  Stop engine immediately and discon-

nect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts 
and nuts. If vibration continues, have 
unit serviced by an authorized Service 
Center.

Unit fails 

to discharge snow

1.  Stop engine immediately and discon-

nect spark plug wire. Clean chute 
assembly and inside of auger housing 
with clean-out tool or a stick.

2.  Stop engine immediately and discon-

nect spark plug wire. Remove object 
from auger with clean-out tool or a 
stick.

3.  Refer to Auger Control Test. 

4.  Refer to Maintenance section.
5.  Replace with new shear pin(s).

1.  Chute assembly clogged. 

 
 

2.  Foreign object lodged in auger. 

 
 

3.  Auger control cable in need of adjust-

ment.

4.  Auger belt loose or damaged.
5.  Shear pin(s) sheared.