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