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PROBLEM

 

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger rotates, but snow is not

1. Chute deflector too low.

1.

Adjust deflector as necessary.

 

thrown far enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Ground speed too fast.

2.

Use slower speed selector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

setting.

 

 

 

3.

Snowthrower discharge chute

3.

STOP engine and REMOVE the

 

 

 

 

clogged.

 

 

key. DISCONNECT the spark

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug wire. Clear auger using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

clean-out tool. See warning in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY RULES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Auger belt loose or worn.

4.

Check auger drive belt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor traction.

 

1. Tires slipping.

1.

Check tire pressure and tread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auger does not stop when auger

1. Auger clutch cable too tight or

1.

Loosen or straighten clutch cable.

 

lever is released.

 

 

bent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Auger clutch belt too tight.

2.

Adjust auger belt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Auger belt guide out of

3.

Adjust auger belt guide.

 

 

 

 

adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower does not stop

 

Reproduction

 

 

 

1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or

1.

Loosen cable to add slack or

 

when drive lever is released.

 

 

too tight.

 

 

replace. See adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pr cedure.

 

 

 

2.

Drive belt l se, br ken, or

2.

Replace drive belt.

 

 

 

 

stretched.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Drive roller chain damaged.

3.

Replace chain.

 

 

 

4.

Tracti n l

ck pins in free-

4.

Change traction lock pins to INNER

 

 

 

 

Wheeling position (OUTER hole).

 

hole to engage traction drive.

 

 

 

5.

Friction disc w rn.

5.

Replace disc (see your dealer).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snowthrower does not drive and

1. Belts a

wet.

1.

Clean snow and moisture off of

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auger does not rotate.

 

 

 

 

 

snowthrower and allow belts to

 

 

 

 

 

 

dry.

 

 

 

2.

Traction drive clutch cable loose.

2. Tighten to remove slack. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adjustment procedure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge control is difficult to

1. Gearing needs lubrication

1.

Oil or grease as required.

 

operate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Gear not adjusted properly.

2.

Adjust gear. See adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedure.

 

Snowthrower veers to one side.

1. Tire pressure not equal.

1.

Check tire pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

One wheel is set in free-wheeling

2.

Make certain the right traction

 

 

 

 

mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the

 

lock pin is in the INNER holes (to

 

 

 

 

OUTER hole).

 

engage traction drive, STD 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed selector difficult to move

1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.

1.

Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50

 

or frozen in place.

 

 

 

 

 

synthetic motor oil (see Maintenance).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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