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ATV & UV SNOWBLOWER TROUBLESHOOTING
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Snowblower vibrates or is
abnormally noisy or bouncing.
Snowblower bouncing up &
down when ingesting snow.
Damaged pulley
Replace pulley
Damaged bearing
Replace the bearing
Fan or the augers are damaged
Remove and straighten or replace the parts
Fan or auger bushings are worn
Replace with new bushings
Augers are not positioned properly
Make sure the ends of the 2 augers are
positioned 180°from one and the other when
replacing shear bolts. See auger & fan shear
bolt replacement section in manual.
Fan stops turning
Shear bolt is probably broken
Replace shear bolt (see maintenance section).
Auger stops turning
Shear bolt is probably broken
Replace shear bolt (see maintenance section).
Snowblower stops turning.
Belt is probably damaged or broken
Check and replace damaged belt
Belt is snapping, shredding,
burning or worn in a specific
place
Snowblower was engaged when clogged Make sure the auger and the fan are not
frozen or clogged before engaging
Lack of tension on the belt
Adjust the tensioner spring or replace spring if
stretched.
Belt shows premature wear
Not the original belts
Always use the original belts
Worn belt, Belt may be worn causing a
slack.
Inspect the belt. Replace if required.
Not the original shear bolts
Always replace the shear bolts with an original
bolt.
Imperfections in the pulleys
Verify if the pulleys are damaged.
Verify that the pulleys are smooth without rust
spots. Sand down the pulleys or replace them.
Interference
Make sure that the belt does not come into
contact with any other part, bolts, guides etc…
when engaged.
Chute rotation is difficult
Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.
Dismount chute. Clean the base of chute and
the rotation ring. Lubricate & re-install.
Chute plugs easily.
Snowblower engine running too slowly.
Run engine at full R.P.M. during snow blowing
operation.
Advancing too quickly with vehicle.
Reduce vehicle’s speed..
Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its own
speed.
Snowblower digs into ground.
Ground is not frozen or too soft.
Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better
support the snowblower. If problem persists,
change skid shoes for heavy duty skid shoes
(option #700243) which cover more surface
and prevents snowblower from digging.
Snowblower does not rise
evenly.
Pressure of the subframe tires is
uneven from one side to another.
Tire pressure must be even on both
sides. 50 p.s.i.
Summary of Contents for Prestige 54'' 700360-10
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