Briggs & Stratton 1628, 1738, 1732, 1524 manual Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedy
Auger rotates, but snow is not-	Chute deflector too low.	Adjust deflector as necessary.
thrown far enough.
	Engine speed too slow.	Set speed to full throttle.
	Ground speed too fast.	Use slower speed selector setting.
	Snowthrower discharge chute	STOP engine and REMOVE the key
	clogged.	DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
		Clear auger using clean-out tool. See
		warning in SAFETY RULES.
	Auger belt loose or worn.	Check auger drive belt adjustment
Poor traction.	Tires slipping.	Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when	Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE.	Release both auger engage control
auger lever is released.		and Free-Hand™ control to stop
		auger.
	Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.	Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
	Auger drive belt out of adjustment.	Adjust auger belt.
	Auger belt guide out of adjust-	Adjust auger belt guide.
	ment.
Snowthrower does not stop-	Traction drive clutch rod bent or	Loosen rod to remove slack or replace.
when drive lever is released.	too tight.	See adjustment procedure.
	Traction drive clutch rod loose.	Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
		ment procedure.
	Drive belt loose, broken, or	Replace drive belt.
	stretched.
	Drive roller chain damaged.	Replace chain.
	Traction lock pins in free-	Change traction lock pins to INNER
	Wheeling position (OUTER hole).	hole to engage traction drive.
	Friction disc worn.	Replace disc (see your dealer).
Discharge control is difficult to	Gearing needs lubrication	Oil or grease as required.
operate.
	Worm gear not adjusted properly.	Adjust worm gear. See adjustment pro-
		cedure.
	Control rod gears misaligned.	Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
		procedure.
Snowthrower veers to one	Tire pressure not equal.	Check tire pressure.
side.
	One wheel is set in free-wheeling	Make certain the left traction lock pin is
	mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the	in the INNER holes (to engage traction
	OUTER hole).	drive).
Excessive vibration.	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 continues, see
		your dealer.
Drive fails to move	Traction drive out of adjustment.	Readjust drive, or shift speed selector
snowthrower at slow speeds.		setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to	Hex shaft needs lubrication.	Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
move or frozen in place.		thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).

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