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TROUBLESHOOTING
(For identification, see the parts breakdown)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Snowblower is noisy.
NOTE
:
Please
note
this
snowblower may appear to be
noisy.
New chain and new sprocket.
Lubricate the roller chain.
NOTE:
When snowblower is new it is
louder, the noise will decrease over
time.
Snowblower vibrates or is
abnormally noisy.
Damaged pulley.
Replace pulley.
Damaged bearing.
Replace bearing.
Damaged fan.
Dismount & repair or replace fan.
Auger bent.
Replace auger.
Auger stopped turning.
Shear bolt broken.
Replace shear bolt. Also see
"Maintenance" section.
Chain broken or connecting link
unlocked.
Remove chain guard. Inspect and
repair if needed.
Snowblower stopped turning.
The belts are damaged or snapped.
Check & replace damaged belts.
Belt is worn at a specific point.
Snowblower was engaged when
already plugged.
Make sure auger & fan are not
plugged or frozen before engaging
snowblower.
Lack of tension on the belt.
Replace the tension spring if it has
lost its efficiency.
Belt showing premature wear.
Spring stretched.
Check spring. Replace if stretched.
Engine is misaligned
Realign the engine.
Chute rotation is difficult.
Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.
Clean the base of chute & the
rotation ring.
Lubricate chute inside & out and the
rotation worm.
The base of the chute may be
damaged or bent.
Clean parts, lubricate & reinstall.
Make sure the retaining plates are
not too tight on the chute base, it may
be a reason why the chute is not
turning freely.