Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
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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. |
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| DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. |
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| Clear auger using a narrow board. |
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| See warning in SAFETY RULES. |
| 5. | Auger belt loose or worn. | 5. | Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment |
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Scraper bar does not clean hard | 1. | Skid Shoes improperly adjusted. | 1. | RAISE Skid Shoes (this lowers the |
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Scraper bar picks up and throws | 1. | Skid shoes improperly adjusted. | 1. | LOWER Skid Shoes (this raises the |
stones on gravel drive. |
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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. | Auger clutch rod too tight or bent. | 1. | Loosen or straighten clutch rod. |
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. |
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Snowthrower does not stop when | 1. | Traction drive clutch rod bent or too | 1. | Loosen rod to remove slack or |
drive lever is released |
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Snowthrower does not drive when | 1. | Traction drive clutch rod loose. | 1. | Tighten to remove slack. See adjust- |
drive lever is engaged. |
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| 2. | Drive belt loose, broken, or stretched. | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
| 3. | Drive roller chain damaged. | 3. | Replace chain. |
| 4. | Traction Lock Pins in | 4. | Change Traction Lock Pins to INNER |
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| hole to engage traction drive. |
| 5. | Friction Disc worn. | 5. | Replace Disc (see your dealer). |
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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 |
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| 3. | Control rod gears misaligned. | 3. | Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment |
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Snowthrower veers to one side. | 1. | Tires pressure not equal. | 1. | Check tire pressure. |
| 2. | One wheel is set in | 2. | Make certain BOTH Traction Lock |
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| Pins are in the INNER holes (to |
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| engage traction drive). |
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Excessive vibration. | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | STOP engine and REMOVE the key. |
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| DISCONNECT the spark plug wire. |
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| Tighten all hardware. Replace auger |
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| if necessary. If vibration continues, |
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| see your dealer. |
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Drive fails to move snowthrower | 1. | Traction Drive out of adjustment. | 1. | Readjust drive, or shift Speed |
at slow speeds. |
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| Selector setting up one speed faster. |
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