If you are having problems with your PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Snow Blower, you are not alone. Many PowerSmart PSSAM24LED owners experience issues with their snow blower from time to time, and it can be frustrating to deal with these problems.
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Engine Fails to Start (Engine cranks over)
Cause
Solution
Spark plug wire disconnected
Connect wire to spark plug
Faulty spark plug
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug
Engine flooded with fuel
Discontinue choke or primer use, clean or replace sparkplug
Safety key not inserted in engine ignition
Insert key fully into the switch
Choke not in START position
Move choke to START position, after engine startsslowly move to RUN position as engine speed andoperation stabilizes at the set rpm. If engine still does notstart move to half choke and crank engine
Fuel incorrect, old or stale, will not ignite
Empty and clean the fuel tank & carburetor, and refill with fresh gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become stale after 30 days in some cases)
Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
Clean fuel system or line
Extension cord is not properly attached to electric starter terminal
Re-insert extension cord into electric starter terminal.
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Engine electric starter will not crank engine
Cause
Solution
No power from power supply, tripped breaker
Check power supply extension cord is attached to.
Extension cord wire gauge is too small, or cord is too long
Use proper rated and length extension cord
CHOKE in ON or partial ON position
Move CHOKE lever to RUN
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Engine runs erratic, stalls or seems low on power
Cause
Solution
Fuel incorrect, old or stale
Empty and clean fuel tank & carburetor, refill withfresh, clean gasoline. (Note: Fuel may become staleafter 30 days in some cases)
Blocked or clogged fuel system or line
Clean fuel system or line
Carburetor is in need of cleaning
Clean fuel systemand carburetor
Spark plug wire loose
Connect and tighten spark plugwire
Faulty spark plug
Clean, adjust gap, or replace spark plug, see EngineOperator’s manual
Engine oil over filled
Drain oil to proper level. Oil should not be above thetop 2 threads of LOWER fill plug.
Engine oil level low or empty
Add oil
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED No forward or reverse drive movement when drive handle engaged
Cause
Solution
Drive belt loose or damaged
Check drive belt tension pulley for damage or incorrect tension, repair as necessary. Replace drivebelt.
Friction drive wheel is worn or damaged
Replace friction drive wheel
Friction drive wheel wet or slipping
Allow snow blower to dry and or warm up oradjust drive cable tension as necessary
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Drive speed control stuck in gear or won’t change gears
Cause
Solution
The speed control lever is loose or damaged, not moving the speed control cables
Check the speed control lever and cables for damage or loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as needed, ensure pivot stud spring tension is correct, and adjust pivot nut spring tension as needed.
The friction drive wheel is worn or damaged
Replace the friction drive wheel
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Drive speed control allows only 1 direction
Cause
Solution
Speed control cables misadjusted, loose, damaged or binding
Check speed control lever and cables for damage orloose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts asneeded. Adjust drive speed control cables, see DriveSpeed Control Cables Adjustment
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Drive engaged when drive control handle released
Cause
Solution
Drive control cable binding, won’t release
Repair, replace cable as necessary
Friction drive wheel return spring broke or missing
Replace spring, adjust cable as necessary
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Auger not rotating when auger control handle engaged or Not blowing snow or Poor snow blowing performance
Cause
Solution
Chute assembly clogged
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with a clean-out tool
Auger shear pins broken
Replace shear pins. Check each auger blade shear pin.
Foreign object in auger or impeller causing auger to stop without shearing pins
Remove the object from the auger or impeller areas
Auger belt loose, slipping, worn, or damaged
Replace auger belt
FAuger belt tension cable loose, damaged, or binding
Repair, adjust, or replace as necessary
Auger blade(s) damaged or ben
Replace auger blade(s)
Auger gearbox mechanical damage, auger drive system not rotating freely (binding)
Check bearings, bushings and all system parts for damage or mechanical binding. Repair or replace as necessary using proper lubrication
Impeller damaged
Replace impeller
The impeller is not connected to the impeller shaft, and the impeller or shear pins broken
Replace shear pins or impeller as necessary
Forward speed too fast while blowing snow, overload
Allow the engine to maintain its speed.
The PowerSmart PSSAM24LED Auger belt broken, or repeated failure
Cause
Solution
Auger tension pulley arm return spring broken or missing
Replace tension arm return spring
Auger tension pulley arm stuck or binding
Repair or replace tension arm as necessary
Auger tension pulley arm or pulley misaligned or damaged
Repair, replace or align tension arm and or pulley as necessary
Foreign material on pulleys and belt, oil, grease, dirt, etc.
Clean belt and pulleys as necessary, replace belt if necessary
Auger pulleys misaligned, loose, damaged, or bent
Replace or align pulleys as necessary
Incorrect or damaged auger belt
Replace with correct size and type belt
Auger belt guide pin not adjusted
Adjust belt guide pin to within 1/8 to 3/16 in. from the pulley. (Guide pin keeps the belt in pulley when disengaged)
ThePowerSmart PSSAM24LED Auger rotating when auger control handle released
Cause
Solution
Auger tension pulley arm return spring broken or missing
1st time i used it impeller stopped working
does not get snow down to drive way
I need a impeller for SNOW BLOWER PSSAM24LED PART NUMBER 303181158