1.
Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Remove the existing shear pin.
3.
Lubricate the auger grease fittings and rotate the auger to lubricate the auger shaft.
4.
Align the shear pin holes. Install the new shear pin (A, Figure 17) through the auger
shaft (C). Secure with a cotter pin (B).
Shear Bolt Replacement
1.
Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Remove the existing shear bolt.
3.
Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to lubricate the auger shaft.
4.
Align the bolt holes. Install the new shear bolt (A, Figure 18) through the auger shaft
(B). Secure with the locknut (C).
Shear Bolt and Spacer Replacement
Augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts that are designed to break if an
object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use only factory spec, or equivalent, shear
bolts.
1.
Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Remove the existing shear bolt.
3.
Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to lubricate the auger shaft.
4.
Align the bolt and spacer holes. Install the new shear bolt (A, Figure 19), spacer (B),
through the auger shaft (C). Secure with the locknut (D).
Checking Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked periodically. Recommended tire pressure varies by tire
manufacturer. A good rule of thumb is to inflate the tire up to, but not exceeding, the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tire.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Perform the inspection or repair as indicated in the Troubleshooting Chart.
Remedy
Look for
Problem
Release both auger control and Free Hand control (if
equipped) to stop auger.
Free Hand control (if equipped) is ACTIVE.
Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after right control lever
is released.
See authorized dealer.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
See authorized dealer.
Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
See authorized dealer.
Electrical failure.
Discharge chute or deflector does not work (electric).
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.
Discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment or needs
lubrication.
Discharge chute or deflector does not work (remote-manual).
See authorized dealer.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow speeds.
Set key to ON position.
Key is in OFF position.
Engine fails to start.
Press primer button twice and restart.
Failure to prime a cold engine.
Turn valve to OPEN position.
Fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, is in CLOSED position.
Fill fuel tank.
Out of fuel.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.
Choke OFF - cold engine.
Move the choke to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle to
FAST position, and crank until the engine starts.
Engine flooded.
See authorized dealer.
No spark.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized hazardous waste
facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.
Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
See authorized dealer.
Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped improperly.
Clear vent.
Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If vibration
continues, have the unit serviced by an authorized dealer.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.
Excessive vibration.
See authorized dealer.
Traction control out of adjustment.
Snowthrower does not stop when traction control lever is
released.
Raise or lower skid shoes and scraper bar.
Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly adjusted.
Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails to propel itself.
See authorized dealer.
Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable.
Replace friction disc. See authorized dealer.
Worn or damaged friction disc.
See authorized dealer.
Auger drive belt loose or damaged.
Unit fails to discharge snow.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Maintenance section of
this manual.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Replace shear pin or bolt. Refer to
Maintenance
section of
this manual , or see an authorized dealer.
Broken shear pin or shear bolt.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out tool to
clear a clogged discharge chute, not your hands. Clean
discharge chute and inside of auger housing. Refer to
Discharge Chute Warning
in the
Operator Safety
section.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out tool to
clear a clogged chute, not your hands. Remove object from
auger. Refer to WARNINGS in the Operator Safety section.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
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