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TROUBLESHOOTING
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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
Position the augers at 180 degrees from
one another. See shear bolt replacement
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
Belts are snapping, shredding,
burning or worn in a specific place
Snowblower was engaged when plugged
Make sure the auger and the fan are not
frozen or plugged before engaging
Lack of tension on the belts
Adjust the tensioner spring or replace
spring if stretched.
Belts shows premature wear
Not the original belts
Always use the original belts
Worn belts, belts may be worn causing a
slack.
Inspect the belts. 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 vibrates or is
abnormally noisy or bouncing.
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.
