ENGINE AND SNOWTHROWER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible Problem
Solution
Snowthrower doesn't | Snow sticks to auger or chute. |
| Spray auger and chute with |
throw snow well. |
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| silicone lubricant. |
(continued) | Incorrect wheel speed setting |
| When throwing snow, generally |
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| (on shift handle). |
| use faster speeds. Use slower |
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| speeds on heavier snow. |
| Auger drive belt is loose. |
| Adjust auger drive belt. |
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| Skid shoes set too high. |
| Adjust skid shoes equally so that |
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| the scraper blade is |
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| above the surface being cleared. |
| Scraper blade adjusted |
| Readjust scraper blade so that |
| incorrectly. |
| it is |
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| being cleared. |
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Snowthrower makes | Skid shoes not set at equal |
| Readjust skid shoes to an equal |
sloping cut in snow. | height. |
| height. |
| Scraper blade is incorrectly |
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| adjusted. |
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Electric start motor | Electrical cord not plugged in. |
| Plug electrical cord into outlet. |
won'tcrank engine. | Fuse or circuit breaker for outlet |
| Replace fuse or |
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| is blown. |
| breaker. |
| Faulty electrical cord or plug. |
| Replace electrical cord. |
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| Overheated starter. |
| Starter is thermally protected. |
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| If overheated, it will stop auto- |
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| matically. Allow starter to cool |
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| before again trying to restart |
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| engine. |
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