Simplicity 1170, 860DLX Auger rotates, but snow is not, Thrown far enough, Poor traction, Operate

				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	4.	STOP engine and REMOVE the
		clogged.		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
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.
	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.
	1.	Traction drive clutch rod loose.	1.	Tighten to remove slack. See
				adjustment procedure.
	2.	Drive belt loose, broken, or	2.	Replace drive belt.
		stretched.
	3.	Drive roller chain damaged.	3.	Replace chain.
	4.	Traction Lock Pins in Free-	4.	Change Traction Lock Pins to
		Wheeling position (OUTER hole).		INNER 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 adjust-
				ment 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 the left Traction Lock
		mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the		Pin is 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 con-
				tinues, 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.
Speed selector difficult to move or	1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.		1.	Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
frozen in place.				thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).

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