Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1. The chain broke.
1. Check the chain for break. Replace
any damaged components.
2. The auger could be jammed.
2. Check the auger for debris.
3. The auger bolts are bad.
3. Inspect the auger bolts. Replace any
damaged components.
The auger is not moving but the impeller
still rotates.
4. A sprocket key could be missing or
bad.
4. Inspect the sprocket keys. Replace
any damaged components.
The impeller is not moving but the auger
still rotates.
1. Debris is caught in the blades.
1. Check the impeller for debris.
1. The hydraulic fluid level is low.
1. Check the hydraulic fluid level; refer to
your Snowrator MAG Owner's Manual.
2. The hydraulic fluid level is low and the
Snowrator MAG was stopped quickly.
2. Slow the Snowrator MAG gradually
before coming to a stop when the
hydraulic fluid is low.
3. The pressure relief valve is bad
3. Check the pressure relief valve,
located on the Snowrator MAG traction
unit. If the valve is contaminated, clear
or replace it.
4. A cylinder or hose is bad.
4. Check the cylinders, hoses, and all
fittings for leaks. Tighten any loose
connections. Replace any damaged
components.
The attachment is not functioning or they
move slowly.
5. The hydraulic couplings are not
attached to the vehicle.
5. Connect the attachment hydraulics to
the vehicle hydraulics.
1. There is pressure build up in the
snowthower circuits.
1. Loosen the hydraulic lines on the
snowthrower to relieve the pressure.
The hydraulic connections does not
connect or they are hard to connect.
2. There is pressure build up in the
Snowrator MAG valves.
2. Wiggle the joysticks on the MAG to
relieve the pressure.
1. A hose is bad.
1. Check hoses for leaks. Tighten any
loose connections. Replace any
damaged components.
2. A cylinder is bad.
2. Replace the cylinder.
Oil leaks from the hydraulic cylinders.
3. The cylinder rod is pitted.
3. Polish the rod with steel wool. Replace
the cylinder if the pitting is too bad.
The attachment does not follow the
contour of the ground.
1. The attachment coupler lever is not in
the float position.
1. Ensure that the attachment coupler
lever is in the float position.
16