Snapper 11570, 9524, 9560, 1390, 1338, 1380, 11532, 10560, 10528 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

Auger rotates, but snow is not

1. Chute deflector too low.

1.

Adjust deflector as necessary.

 

thrown far enough

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor traction

1. Tires slipping.

1.

Check tire pressure and tread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger does not stop when auger

1. Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE.

1.

Release BOTH auger engage

 

lever is released

 

 

 

Control AND Free-Hand™ 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower does not stop when

1. Traction drive clutch rod bent or too

1.

Loosen rod to remove slack or

 

drive lever is released

 

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge control is difficult to

1. Gearing needs lubrication

1.

Oil or grease as required.

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower veers to one side.

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive vibration.

1. Loose parts or damaged auger.

1.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive fails to move snowthrower

1. Traction drive out of adjustment.

1.

Readjust drive, or shift speed selec-

 

at slow speeds.

 

 

 

tor setting up one speed faster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed selector difficult to move or

1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.

1.

Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-

 

frozen in place.

 

 

 

thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame SnowthrowersRegular Maintenance Table of ContentsCONTENTS Safety Rules & InformationPREPARATION Safety Rules & InformationTRAINING OPERATIONCHILDREN Safety RulesSERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTEPage NORTH AMERICAN MODEL DECALS DecalsDECALS CE MODEL DECALSSafety Icons SAFETY ICONSIdentification Numbers Identification NumbersCE IDENTIFICATION TAG MARKINGS CE Models Place copy of Identification Tag here1,2.. Speed Selector Features, Controls, & OperationCONTROL LOCATIONS Traction Control / Free Hand LockFeatures & Controls DANGER OperationGENERAL OPERATION CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UPOperation STARTING CONTROLSSTARTING THE ENGINE Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properlyGROUND SPEED SELECTOR OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWERCLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE ENGINE SPEEDA B Figure 3. Chute Deflector Adjustment Some Models DEFLECTORSCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES Figure 5. Skid Shoe Adjustment A. Scraper Bar B. Skid Shoe C. NutsEASY TURN TRACTION OperationFULL TRACTION EASY TURN FREEWHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCKAFTER EACH USE StorageSTORAGE CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE Regular MaintenanceMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATIONRegular Maintenance LUBRICATIONLUBRICATING THE AUGER SHAFT & ASSEMBLY CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGEPage Troubleshooting, Adjustments, Service TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT AdjustmentsAUGER DRIVE TENSION Adjustments TRACTION DRIVE TENSIONPinion Gear Adjustment MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTELECTRIC DISCHARGE CHUTE ROTATOR MOTOR ADJUSTMENT Gear Bracket AdjustmentEASY TURN CABLE ADJUSTMENT Adjustments & ServiceSHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT BELT REPLACEMENT Service ENGINE SpecificationsDIMENSIONS CHASSISMAINTENANCE ITEMS Parts & AccessoriesREPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL MANUALS