White Outdoor 1150W User Manual

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Engine fails to start

1.

Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.

2.

Blocked fuel line.

3.

Choke not in ON position

4.

Faulty spark plug.

5.

Safety key not in  ignition switch on engine.

6.

Spark plug wire  disconnected.

7.

Primer button not being used properly.

8.

Fuel shut-off valve  closed.

1.

Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 

2.

Clean the fuel line.

3.

Move switch to ON position

4.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

5.

Insert the key fully into the switch.

6.

Connect spark plug wire.

7.

Refer to the engine manual.

8.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Unit running on CHOKE.

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

1.

Move choke lever to OFF position.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 
gasoline. 

3.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with 
fresh fuel.

4.

Refer to the engine manual.

Loss of power

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

2.

Gas cap vent hole plugged.

3.

Exhaust port plugged.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.

Remove ice and snow from  gas cap. Be 
certain vent hole is clear.

3.

Refer to the engine manual.

Engine overheats

1.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

1.

Refer to the engine manual  or have the 
carburetor adjusted by an authorized 
engine service dealer.

Excessive vibration

1.

Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If 
vibration continues, have unit serviced by 
an authorized service dealer.

Unit fails 
to propel itself

1.

Traction control cable in need of adjustment.

2.

Drive belt loose or damaged.

1.

Adjust traction control cable. Refer to 
Adjustment Section.

2.

Replace drive belt. Refer to Servicing 
Section. 

Unit fails 
to discharge snow

1.

Discharge chute clogged.

2.

Foreign object lodged in auger.

3.

Auger control cable in need of adjustment.

4.

Auger belt loose or damaged.

5.

Shear bolt(s) sheared.

1.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and 
inside of auger housing.

2.

Stop engine immediately and disconnect 
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.

3.

Refer to Final Adjustments in Assembly 
Section.

4.

Refer to the Servicing Section.

5.

Replace Shear bolt(s).

Electric chute fails to 
turn

1.

Loose electrical connections.

2.

Blown Fuse.

1.

Make sure all connections are tight and fully 
installed.

2.

Replace with #5A fuse. The fuse is under 
handle panel near switch connector.

Electric chute turns in 
opposite direction of 
the switch

1.

The switch connector is installed backwards

1.

Unplug the switch connector under the 
handle panel. Turn connector 180° and 
reconnect.