15
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Chute plugs easily.
Tractor engine turning too slowly.
Run engine at full throttle during
snowblowing operation.
Advancing too quickly with tractor.
Allow snowblower to ingest snow at
its own speed.
Chute rotation is difficult.
Dirt or ice may be underneath
chute.
Dismount chute by removing the
rotation worm. Turn the chute
completely towards the rear and it
will disconnect from base. Clean the
base of chute and the rotation ring.
Lubricate & re-install.
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 raise evenly.
Tire pressure uneven from one side
to another.
Verify and adjust tire pressure:
Front tires: 14 to 15 psi
Rear tires: 7 to 8 psi
Snowblower vibrates or is
abnormally noisy.
Damaged pulley.
Replace pulley.
Damaged bearing.
Replace bearing.
Damaged fan.
Dismount & repair or replace fan.
Damaged auger.
Replace auger.
* Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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