Simplicity 1691948 Auger rotates, but snow is not, Thrown far enough, Surface, Poor traction

					Service
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 a narrow board.
				See warning in SAFETY RULES.
	5.	Auger belt loose or worn.	5.	Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment
Scraper bar does not clean hard	1.	Skid Shoes improperly adjusted.	1.	RAISE Skid Shoes (this lowers the
surface.				Scraper Bar).
Scraper bar picks up and throws	1.	Skid shoes improperly adjusted.	1.	LOWER Skid Shoes (this raises the
stones on gravel drive.				scraper bar.)
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. (See Page 9).
	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.
Snowthrower does not drive when	1.	Traction drive clutch rod 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.
Snowthrower veers to one side.	1.	Tires pressure not equal.	1.	Check tire pressure.
	2.	One wheel is set in Free-Wheeling	2.	Make certain BOTH Traction Lock
		mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the		Pins are 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 continues,
				see your dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower	1.	Traction Drive out of adjustment.	1.	Readjust drive, or shift Speed
at slow speeds.				Selector setting up one speed faster.

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