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

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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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Contents 10528 Models 1380 9524 Models 115709560 Models 1338 10560 Models 1390Tableof Contents SafetyRules& Information Safety Rules ChildrenPage Decals North American Model DecalsCE Model Decals Safety icons Safety IconsNorth American CE Models Identification NumbersCE Identification TAG Markings CE Models OnlyControl Locations Speed SelectorTraction Control / Free Hand TM Lock Remote/Regular Deflector Control Auger ControlChute Direction Control Easy Turn TM ControlOperation Checks Before Each START-UPStarting the Engine Manual StartOperating the Snowthrower Clearing a Clogged Discharge ChuteDeflector Full Traction Easy Turn TM Freewheeling Traction Drive LockEasy Turn TM Traction Storage After Each USEStorage Auger Gear Case Lubrication Maintenance ScheduleChecking Tire Pressure SizePSIbarRegular Maintenance LubricationRegularMaintenance Lubricating the Auger Shaft AssemblyCheck / Lubricate FREE-HAND Linkage Page Troubleshooting,Adjustments,Service TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ProblemSpeed Selector Adjustment Auger Drive TensionInitial Adjustment Run-In AdjustmentTraction Drive Tension Manual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment Pinion Gear AdjustmentGear Bracket Adjustment Easy Turn TM Cable Adjustment Shear PIN ReplacementBelt Replacement Belt Cover ScrewsService Tion Drive TensionDimensions EngineChassis Replacement Parts Maintenance ItemsPage Bimplicilq Operators Tableof Contents SafetyRules& Information Safety Rules Page Decals Safety icons IdentificationNumbers Features,Controls,& Operation Features & Controls General Operation Starting the Engine Operating the Snowthrower Deflector Full Traction Storage RegularMaintenance Regular Maintenance RegularMaintenance Page Troubleshooting,Adjustments,Service Troubleshooting Adjustments Traction Drive Tension Manual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment Adjustments & Service Belt Replacement Service Specifications Parts & Accessories Page Bimplicilq