Simplicity 10528, 9560, 9524, 1380, 11532, 11570, 1338, 10560 manual Troubleshooting, Problem

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far enough

Poor traction

Auger does not stop when auger lever is released

Snowthrower does not stop when drive lever is released

Discharge control is difficult to operate.

Snowthrower veers to one side.

Excessive vibration.

Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow speeds,

Speed selector difficult to move or

frozen in place,

	POSSIBLE				CAUSE			REMEDY
1.	Chute	deflector too			low.	1. Adjust		deflector as necessary.
2.	Engine		speed	too slow•		2.	Set speed to full throttle•
3.	Ground		speed	too fast•		3.	Use slower speed selector setting•
4.	Snowthrower			discharge chute		4.. STOP		engine and REMOVE the
	clogged•						key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
							wire. Clear auger using clean-out
							tool. See warning in SAFETY
							RULES•
5.	Auger	belt loose or worn•				5.	Check	auger drive belt adjustment
1.	Tires	slipping•				1.	Check	tire pressure and tread•
1. Free-Hand TM				control is ACTIVE•		1.	Release BOTH auger engage
							Control AND Free-Hand TM Control
							to stop	auger•

2.Auger clutch rod too tight or bent• 2. Loosen or straighten clutch rod.

3.Auger drive belt out of adjustment• 3. Adjust auger belt.

4.Auger belt guide out of adjustment• 4..Adjust auger belt guide•

1.Traction drive clutch rod bent or too 1. Loosen rod to remove slack or

	tight•			replace•	See adjustment		procedure•
1.	Traction	drive clutch rod loose•	1. Tighten		to remove slack• See
				adjustment procedure•
2.	Drive belt loose, broken, or		2.	Replace	drive	belt.
	stretched•
3.	Drive roller chain damaged•		3.	Replace	chain•
4.	Traction	lock pins in free-Wheeling	4.. Change		traction lock pins to INNER
	position	(OUTER hole)•		hole to engage traction			drive•
5.	Friction	disc worn.	5.	Replace	disc	(see your	dealer)•
1.	Gearing	needs lubrication	1.	Oil or grease		as required•

2.Worm gear not adjusted properly• 2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment procedure•

3. Control	rod gears misaligned.	3. Adjust	gear bracket• See adjust-
		ment procedure•
1. Tire pressure not equal•		1. Check	tire pressure•
2. One wheel is set in free-wheeling		2. Make certain the left traction		lock
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the		pin is in the INNER holes (to
OUTER	hole)•	engage	traction drive)•
1. Loose	parts or damaged auger•	• STOP	engine and REMOVE	the
		key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
		wire. Tighten all hardware• Replace
		auger if necessary. If vibration con-
		tinues,	see your dealer•

1.Traction drive out of adjustment• 1. Readjust drive, or shift speed selec- tot setting up one speed faster•

1. Hex shaft needs lubrication•	1. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
	thetic motor oil (see Maintenance)•

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