Eskimo M43 Mako Mode D'emploi page 11

TROUBlESHOOTING
PROBlEm
Engine will not start
Engine runs rough, floods during op-
eration
Engine is hard to start
Engine misses or lacks power
Engine runs, then quits
Auger turns at idle
Auger turns, but has no power
Auger jumps on ice
Auger cuts slowly
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questions.
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POSSIBlE CAUSE
1. Power switch off
2. Spark plug wire disconnected
3. Out of fuel
4. Spark plug wet, faulty or
improperly gapped
1. Dirty air filter
2. Choke partially engaged
3. Carburetor out of adjustment
1. Stale fuel
2. Spark plug wire loose
3. Dirty carburetor
1. Clogged fuel filter
2. Clogged air filter
1. Gas cap not venting
1. Idle speed too high
2. Broken clutch spring
1. Choke on
2. Carburetor out of adjustment
3. Broken transmission
4. Worn clutch shoes
1. Blades damaged or sharpened
incorrectly
1. Dull blades
2. Damaged point
43cc Mako™ Power Ice Auger
REmEDY/ACTION
1. Flip switch to ON position
2. Connect spark plug wire to
spark plug
3. Refuel
4. Clean, replace or gap spark plug
1. Clean or replace air filter
2. Turn off choke
3. Call factory
1. Drain old fuel and replace with fresh.
Always use gas stabilizer
2. Make sure spark wire is securely at-
tached to spark plug
3. Clean carburetor, use gas stabilizer,
new gas can
1. Remove and clean or replace
2. Clean or replace
1. Open manual venting screw on gas
cap all the way
1. Adjust idle speed lower
2. Replace both springs
1. Turn off choke after engine is running
2. Call factory
3. Call factory
4. Replace clutch shoes and springs
1. Replace with new blades, or have
blades sharpened at factory
1. Buy new blades, or have blades
sharpened at factory
2. File point, or replace point
Operator's Manual
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