Snapper LE3190E Manuel D’Utilisation

 

 

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. 

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. 

1. Clogged discharge chute. 

1. Stop engine and unclog discharge chute. 

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. 

Replace Engine 

Manual. 

Clean Shroud & Fins 

Engine Manual  

Check For Wear And 
Tension 

Page 10-13 

Check For Wear, Damage 
& Replacement 

Page 10-13 

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