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* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Auger stops turning.
Nylon shear pin is probably broken.
Replace shear pin.
The reduction chain is broken or the
connecting link is unlocked.
Remove both chain guards. Inspect & repair
chain if needed.
Fan stops turning.
Shear bolt is probably broken.
Replace shear bolt.
Snowblower stops turning. One of the two belts is probably
damaged or broken.
Check both belts and replace damaged belt
(s).
Belt snapping, shredding
or burning
Lack of tension on belt.
Adjust manual clutch cable or replace springs
if stretched.
Snowblower engaged when plugged. Make sure the auger & the fan are not frozen
or plugged before engaging.
Not original belts.
Always use original belts.
Worn belt. Belt may be worn causing
a slack.
Inspect the belt. Replace if required.
Not original shear bolts.
Use original shear bolts
Imperfections in pulleys.
Verify if the pulleys are damaged.
Verify that pulleys are smooth, without rust
spots. Sand down the pulleys or replace
them.
Interference.
Make sure that belt does not come into
contact with any other part, bolts, guides
etc... when engaged.
Belt has flipped on its side.
When installing new belt, have snowblower
run between 20 to 40 seconds. Turn
everything off and verify that belt has not
turned on its side. If so, remove belt and re-
install in opposite fashion to rectify the bad
twist the belt has taken.
Belt comes off pulley or
flips off
Bearing which acts as a belt guide is
not well positioned.
Guides must be in proper position to guide
the belt into the pulleys properly.
See belt adjustment section.
Defective pulley.
Replace the pulley
