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Auger rotates, but snow is not | 1. Chute deflector too low. | 1. | Adjust deflector as necessary. |
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| 2. | Ground speed too fast. | 2. | Use slower speed selector |
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| 3. | Snowthrower discharge chute | 3. | STOP engine and REMOVE the |
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| 4. | Auger belt loose or worn. | 4. | Check auger drive belt |
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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 cable too tight or | 1. | Loosen or straighten clutch cable. |
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lever is released. |
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| 2. | Auger clutch belt too tight. | 2. | Adjust auger belt. |
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| 3. | Auger belt guide out of | 3. | Adjust auger belt guide. |
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Snowthrower does not stop |
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| 1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or | 1. | Loosen cable to add slack or |
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when drive lever is released. |
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| 2. | Drive belt l se, br ken, or | 2. | Replace drive belt. |
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| 3. | Drive roller chain damaged. | 3. | Replace chain. |
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| 4. | Tracti n l | ck pins in free- | 4. | Change traction lock pins to INNER |
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| Wheeling position (OUTER hole). |
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| 5. | Friction disc w rn. | 5. | Replace disc (see your dealer). |
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Snowthrower does not drive and | 1. Belts a | wet. | 1. | Clean snow and moisture off of | Troubleshooting | ||
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| 2. | Traction drive clutch cable loose. | 2. Tighten to remove slack. See |
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Discharge control is difficult to | 1. Gearing needs lubrication | 1. | Oil or grease as required. |
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operate. |
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| 2. | Gear not adjusted properly. | 2. | Adjust gear. See adjustment |
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Snowthrower veers to one side. | 1. Tire pressure not equal. | 1. | Check tire pressure. |
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| 2. | One wheel is set in | 2. | Make certain the right traction |
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Excessive vibration. |
| 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | STOP engine and REMOVE the |
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| plug wire. Tighten all hardware. |
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| Replace auger if necessary. If |
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| vibration continues, see your |
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Drive fails to move snowthrower | 1. Traction drive out of adjustment. | 1. | Readjust drive, or shift speed |
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at slow speeds. |
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| selector setting up one speed faster. |
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Speed selector difficult to move | 1. Hex shaft needs lubrication. | 1. | Lubricate hex shaft with |
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