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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 | |
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| 5. | Auger belt loose or worn. | 5. | Check auger drive belt adjustment | |
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Scraper bar does not clean hard | 1. | Scraper bar height improperly | 1. | RAISE skid shoes | |
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Scraper bar picks up and throws | 1. | Scraper bar height improperly | 1. | LOWER skid shoes | |
stones on gravel drive. |
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| RAISE scraper bar (later models) | |
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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 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. | |
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Snowthrower does not stop when | 1. | Traction drive clutch cable bent or too | 1. | Loosen cable to remove slack or | |
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Snowthrower does not drive when | 1. | Traction drive clutch cable 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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| 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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| 4. | Pin connecting control shaft broken. | 4. | Replace pin. | |
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Snowthrower veers to one side. | 1. | Tire pressure not equal. | 1. | Check tire pressure. | |
| 2. | One wheel is set in | 2. | Make certain BOTH traction lock pins | |
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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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Drive fails to move snowthrower | 1. | Traction drive out of adjustment. | 1. | Readjust drive, or shift speed selector | |
at slow speeds. |
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