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Problem
Causes
Remedy
Auger System
Auger not
rotating when
auger control
handle engaged
or Not blowing
snow or Poor
snow blowing
performance
Chute assembly clogged
Clean chute and inside of auger housing
with clean-out tool
Auger shear pins broken
Replace shear pins. Check each auger blade
shear pin.
Foreign object in auger or impeller
causing auger to stop without shearing
pins
Remove object from auger or impeller areas
Auger belt loose, slipping, worn
or damaged
Replace auger belt
Auger belt tension cable loose,
damaged or binding
Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
Auger blade(s) damaged or bent
Replace auger blade(s)
Auger gearbox mechanical damage,
auger drive system not rotating freely
(binding)
Check bearings, bushings and all system parts
for damage or mechanical binding. Repair or
replace as necessary using proper lubrication
Impeller damaged
Replace impeller
Impeller not connected to impeller
shaft, impeller or shear pins broken
Replace shear pins or impeller as necessary
Forward speed too fast while
blowing snow, overload
Allow engine to maintain its speed.
Auger belt broken,
or repeated failure
Auger tension pulley arm return
spring broken or missing
Replace tension arm return spring
Auger tension pulley arm stuck or
binding
Repair or replace tension arm as necessary
Auger tension pulley arm or
pulley misaligned or damaged
Repair, replace or align tension arm and or
pulley as necessary
Foreign material on pulleys and belt,
oil, grease, dirt etc.
Clean belt and pulleys as necessary, replace belt
if necessary
Auger pulleys misaligned, loose,
damaged or bent
Replace or align pulleys as necessary
Incorrect or damaged auger belt
Replace with correct size and type belt
Auger belt guide pin not adjusted
Adjust belt guide pin to within 1/8 to 3/16 in. from
pulley. (Guide pin keeps belt in pulley when
disengaged)
Auger rotating
when auger
control handle
released
Auger tension pulley arm return
spring broken or missing
Replace tension arm return spring
