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| Auger rotates, but snow is not | 1. Chute deflector too low. | 1. | Adjust deflector as necessary. |
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| 2. | Engine speed too slow. | 2. | Set speed to full throttle. |
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| 3. | Ground speed too fast. | 3. | Use slower speed selector setting. |
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| 4. | Snowthrower discharge chute | 4. | STOP engine and REMOVE the |
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| wire. Clear auger using |
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| tool. See warning in SAFETY |
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| 5. | Auger belt loose or worn. | 5. | Check auger drive belt adjustment |
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| Poor traction | 1. Tires slipping. | 1. | Check tire pressure and tread. |
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| Auger does not stop when auger | 1. | 1. | Release BOTH auger engage |
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| lever is released |
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| to stop auger. |
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| 2. | Auger clutch cable too tight or bent. | 2. | Loosen or straighten clutch cable. |
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| 3. | Auger drive belt out of adjustment. | 3. | Adjust auger belt. |
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| 4. | Auger belt guide out of adjustment. | 4. | Adjust auger belt guide. |
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| Snowthrower does not stop when | 1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or | 1. | Loosen cable to add slack or |
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| 1. | Traction drive clutch cable loose. | 1. | Tighten to remove slack. See |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose, broken, or | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
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| stretched. |
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| 3. | Drive roller chain damaged. | 3. | Replace chain. |
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| 4. | Traction lock pins in | 4. | Change traction lock pins to INNER |
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| 5. | Friction disc worn. | 5. | Replace disc (see your dealer). |
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| Snowthrower does not drive and | 1. Belts are wet. | 1.Clean snow and moisture off of |
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| auger does not rotate. |
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| snowthrower and allow belts to dry. |
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| 2. | Worm gear not adjusted properly. | 2. | Adjust worm gear. See adjustment |
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| Discharge control is difficult to | 1. Gearing needs lubrication | 1. | Oil or grease as required. |
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| 2. | Gear not adjusted properly. | 2. | Adjust gear. See adjustment proce- |
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| Snowthrower veers to one side. | 1. Tire pressure not equal. | 1. | Check tire pressure. |
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| 2. | One wheel is set in | 2. | Make certain the right traction lock |
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| mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the |
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| OUTER hole). |
| engage traction drive, STD drive). |
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| Excessive vibration. | 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | STOP engine and REMOVE the |
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| key. DISCONNECT the spark plug |
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| wire. Tighten all hardware. Replace |
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| auger if necessary. If vibration con- |
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| tinues, see your dealer. |
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| Drive fails to move snowthrower | 1. Traction drive out of adjustment. | 1. | Readjust drive, or shift speed selec- |
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| Speed selector difficult to move or | 1. Hex shaft needs lubrication. | 1. | Lubricate hex shaft with |
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| thetic motor oil (see Maintenance). |
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