Troubleshooting
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Auger rotates, but snow is not-
thrown far enough.
Chute deflector too low. Adjust deflector as necessary.
Engine speed too slow. Set speed to full throttle.
Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed selector setting.
Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Clear auger using clean-out tool. See
warning in SAFETY RULES.
Auger belt loose or worn. Check auger drive belt adjustment
Poor traction. Tires slipping. Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when
auger lever is released.
Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE. Release both auger engage control
AND Free-Hand™ control to stop
auger.
Auger clutch rod too tight or bent. Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment. Adjust auger belt.
Auger belt guide out of adjust-
ment.
Adjust auger belt guide.
Snowthrower does not stop
when drive lever is released.
Traction drive clutch rod bent or
too tight.
Loosen rod to remove slack or replace.
See adjustment procedure.
Traction drive clutch rod loose. Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
ment procedure.
Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
Replace drive belt.
Drive roller chain damaged. Replace chain.
Traction lock pins in free-
Wheeling position (OUTER hole).
Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
Friction disc worn. Replace disc (see your dealer).
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
Gearing needs lubrication Oil or grease as required.
Worm gear not adjusted properly. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment pro-
cedure.
Control rod gears misaligned. Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
procedure.
Snowthrower veers to one
side.
Tire pressure not equal. Check tire pressure.
One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
Make certain the left traction lock pin is
in the INNER holes (to engage traction
drive).
Excessive vibration. Loose parts or damaged auger. 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 at slow speeds.
Traction drive out of adjustment. Readjust drive, or shift speed selector
setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to
move or frozen in place.
Hex shaft needs lubrication. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).