Snapper 860 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 clogged.

4.

STOP engine and REMOVE the 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

 

 

 

 

 

Scraper bar does not clean hard

1.

Scraper bar height improperly

1.

RAISE skid shoes

surface.

 

adjusted.

 

LOWER scraper bar (later models)

 

 

 

 

 

Scraper bar picks up and throws

1.

Scraper bar height improperly

1.

LOWER skid shoes

stones on gravel drive.

 

adjusted.

 

RAISE scraper bar (later models)

 

 

 

 

 

Poor traction

1.

Tires slipping.

1.

Check tire pressure and tread.

 

 

 

 

 

Auger does not stop when auger

1.

Auger clutch cable too tight or bent.

1.

Loosen or straighten clutch cable.

lever is released

2.

Auger drive belt out of adjustment.

2.

Adjust auger belt.

 

3.

Auger belt guide out of adjustment.

3.

Adjust auger belt guide.

 

4.

Free hand control not releasing.

4.

Lubricate free hand linkage.

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower does not stop when

1.

Traction drive clutch cable bent or too

1.

Loosen cable to remove slack or

drive lever is released

 

tight.

 

replace. See adjustment procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower does not drive when

1.

Traction drive clutch cable loose.

1.

Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-

drive lever is engaged.

 

 

 

ment procedure.

 

2.

Drive belt loose, broken, or stretched.

2.

Replace drive belt.

 

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 adjustment

 

 

procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Pin connecting control shaft broken.

4.

Replace pin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 BOTH traction lock pins

 

 

mode. (Traction lock pin is in the

 

are in the INNER holes (to engage

 

 

OUTER hole).

 

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 continues,

 

 

 

 

see your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Drive fails to move snowthrower

1.

Traction drive out of adjustment.

1.

Readjust drive, or shift speed selector

at slow speeds.

 

 

 

setting up one speed faster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual ModelsTable of Contents Safety Rules & Information Safety Rules ChildrenPage CE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersNorth American / CE Models CE Models only North American Model Decals Safety DecalsGeneral CE Model DecalsCE Safety Icons & Compliance Specs Features, Controls, & Operation ALL Models Tecumseh Models Briggs & Stratton ModelsFeatures & Controls Control LocationsUnits with Optional Electric Start Engine ControlsStarting Controls Manual StartDeflector Controls Ground Speed ControlsAuger Control Scraper HeightOperation Checks Before Each START-UPStarting the Engine Ground Speed Selector Operating the SnowthrowerClearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Engine SpeedDeflector Scraper BAR & Skid ShoesFREE-WHEELING Traction Drive Lock After Each USEChecking Tire Pressure Maintenance ScheduleCheck Auger Gear Case Lubrication Maintenance LubricationLubrication Check / Lubricate FREE-HAND Linkage Lubricating the Auger Shaft & AssemblyStorage StorageTroubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Initial Adjustment AdjustmentsTraction Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Run-In AdjustmentManual Discharge Chute Control Linkage Adjustment Pinion Gear AdjustmentAuger Drive Clutch Cable Adjustment Drive Belt AdjustmentChecking Auger Belt & Belt Guide Adjustments Adjusting Auger Drive BeltAdjusting Auger Belt Guide Adjustments & ServiceDrive Belt Replacement Traction Drive Belt ReplacementService Auger Drive Belt ReplacementRoller Chain Replacement Shear PIN ReplacementEngine DimensionsCE Compliance Specifications ChassisMaintenance Items Replacement PartsTechnical Manuals