Powersmart DB5017, Instruction Manual

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4. Inspect the new belt to ensure it is the correct size and type.
Original
– Part Number5PJ670
5. Manuallypushthebelttensionpulleyuptoallowinstallationofthenewbelt.
6.Position the belt onto the small drive pulley, then while holding the belt tension pulley
away from the belt, carefully wind the belt onto the large pulley. Do not damage the new
belt during installation.
7. Using Phillips screwdriver, install 4 screws attaching belt cover to housing
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Problem Possible Causes Remedy
WARNING - Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the snow
thrower, wait for all moving parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the AC extension cord
from the power source.
No start
condition,
won't not
turn on
1
No power from AC
power source
1
Connect to known good AC power source
2
Extension cord not
connected
2
Securely connect extension cord at power source
and snow thrower
3
Extension cord faulty 3 Connect a known good extension cord
4
Improper starting
procedure
4
Review "Powering ON and OFF" procedure in this
manual
5
Auger damaged or
blocked
5
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
condition, repair as required
6
Faulty switch, wiring
or motor
6
Call customer service or contact service center
Turns on,
but won't
blow
snow
1
Auger damaged or
blocked
1
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
condition, repair as required
2
Chute blocked or
damaged
2
Check chute for damage or blockage, repair as
required
3
Drive belt damaged
or loose
3
Check drive belt condition, repair as required (drive
belt is located on left side behind cover)
Turns on,
but won't
run at full
speed
1 Extension cord faulty
1
Connect a known good extension cord
2
Improper extension
cord
2
Check extension cord length and gauge for use in
proper application, Review "Extension Cord Chart" in
this manual
3
Auger damaged or
blocked
3
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
condition, repair as required
4
Drive belt damaged
or loose
4
Check drive belt condition, repair as required (drive
belt is located on left side behind cover)
5
Faulty wiring or motor
5
Call customer service or contact service center
Chute
crank
handle
will not
turn chute
or is hard
toturn
1
Damaged chute crank
rod or crank gear.
1
Check chute crank rod and gear (where lower rod
connects under chute) for damaged or bent parts,
repair as needed.
2
Chute crank rod eye
guide assembled
incorrectly, binding
chute crank rod.
2
Check installation of middle frame. If middle frame is
installed upside-down, the chute crank rod
eye-bolt will not line up when installing the chute
crank rod, see step 1 in assembly instructions.