Snapper 17524E Auger rotates, but snow is not, Thrown far enough, Scraper bar does not clean hard

					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.	Ground speed too fast.	2.	Use slower speed selector setting.
	3.	Snowthrower discharge chute clogged.	3.	STOP engine and REMOVE the 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
Scraper bar does not clean hard	1.	Scraper bar height improperly	1.	RAISE skid shoes
surface.		adjusted.		LOWER scraper bar.
Scraper bar picks up and throws	1.	Scraper bar height improperly	1.	LOWER skid shoes
stones on gravel drive.		adjusted.		RAISE scraper bar.
Poor traction	1.	Tires slipping.	1.	Check tire pressure and tread.
	2.	Traction lock pins unlocked.	2.	Lock traction lock pins.
Auger does not stop when auger	1.	Auger clutch cable too tight or bent.	1.	Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
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.
	4.	Free hand control not releasing.	4.	Lubricate free hand linkage.
Snowthrower does not stop when	1.	Traction drive clutch cable bent or too	1.	Loosen cable to remove slack or
drive lever is released		tight.		replace. See adjustment procedure.
Snowthrower does not drive when	1.	Traction drive clutch cable 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.
	4.	Pin connecting control shaft broken.	4.	Replace pin.
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 BOTH traction lock pins
		mode. (Traction lock pin is in the		are in the INNER holes (to engage
		OUTER hole).		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 selector
at slow speeds.				setting up one speed faster.

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