Common Snow Blower Problems:

Common Snowblowers Problems
 
ENGINE PROBLEMS:
Engine sputters or backfires (Most likely a bad coil and spark-plug or water & dirt in carburetor)
Engine runs well on ½ or ¾ choked position (Most likely dirty corroded fuel jets in carburetor)
Engine starts but only runs or a few seconds then quits  (Most likely dirty or corroded carburetor)
Engine runs but fluctuates up and down (Most likely out of adjustment dirty or corroded carburetor)
Engine runs well but has no power under a load (Most likely compression, valve or ignition problem)


AUGER PROBLEMS:
Center auger turns when engaged but front auger is stationary (Most likely shear pins in auger)
Both augers do not spin when engaged (Most likely out of adjustment, worn belts or broken pins)
Both augers spin but stop when trying to throw snow (Most likely stretched or broken belts) 
Erratic noise or scraping sounds from center auger when engaged (Most likely worn bearing)


DRIVE & SPEED SELECTOR PROBLEMS:
Snowblower does not move when engaged(Most likely out of adjustment or worn rubber disc)
Snowblower is hard to roll when not running(Most likely un-greased bearing, sprockets & drive axle)
Snowblower does not move forward or reverse properly (Most likely cable out of adjustment)
Snowblower pulls either left or right when throwing snow (Most likely improper air pressure in tires)


Our tune-up usually covers most problems, for more answers call me direct @ 860 798-8819 
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