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1 Chute assembly clogged
1 Clean chute and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
2 Foreign object in auger causing auger to
stop
2 Remove object from auger
3 Auger belt loose, slipping, worn or damaged 3 Replace auger belt or adjust auger control cable tension
4 Auger belt tension cable loose, damaged or
binding
4 Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
5 Auger blade(s) damaged or bent
5 Replace auger blade(s)
6 Auger drive mechanical damage, auger
drive system not rotating freely (binding)
6 Check bearings, bushings and all system parts for damage or mechanical binding. Repair or replace as
necessary using proper lubrication
7 Inadequate amount of snow
7 Ingest an adequate amount of snow to allow snow to compact enough to be moved through augers
8 Snow too heavy or wet or has other
material in it
8 Depending on ambient temperature, humidity levels, and overall climate conditions including actual snow
conditions, there may be no solution as snow may be too wet or compacted to move or throw. If snow is
filled with foreign material, damage to the snow thrower may result. Avoid snow with foreign materials.
9 Forward speed too fast while blowing snow,
overload
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10 Engine not running at rated speed under
load
10 Have engine inspected and RPM tested under load to ensure engine is operating at the recommended
RPM. Check for machine mechanical binding causing engine to not run at rated RPM.
1 Auger tension pulley arm return spring
broken or missing
1 Replace tension arm return spring
2 Auger tension pulley arm stuck or binding
2 Repair or replace tension arm as necessary
3 Foreign material on pulleys and belt, oil,
grease, dirt etc.
3 Clean belt and pulleys as necessary, replace belt if necessary
4 Auger pulleys misaligned, loose, damaged
or bent
4 Replace or align pulleys as necessary
5 Incorrect or damaged auger belt
5 Replace with correct size and type belt
6 Incorrect auger belt tension
6 Adjust auger cable tension
1 Auger cable tension too tight, belt to tight
1 Adjust auger cable tension
2 Auger tension pulley arm return spring
broken or missing
2 Replace tension arm return spring
Excessive Vibration
1 Loose or damaged parts, auger blades bent
or impeller damaged or binding
1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check and tighten all bolts and nuts. Inspect
auger for damage or foreign objects restricting rotation.
Auger not rotating
when auger control
handle engaged or
Not blowing snow or
Poor snow blowing
performance
Auger belt broken, or
repeated failure
Auger rotating when
auger control handle
released
Auger System