Powersmart PSSHD24T, Instruction Manual

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Problem Causes Remedy
Drive speed control
stuck in gear or
won’t change gears
Speed control lever loose or damaged, not
moving speed control cables
Check speed control lever and cables for damage or
loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed, ensure pivot stud spring tension is correct,
adjust pivot nut spring tension as needed.
Speed control cables loose, damaged or
binding Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
Drive speed control
allows only 1
direction
Speed control cables misadjusted, loose,
damaged or binding
Check speed control lever and cables for damage or
loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed. Adjust drive speed control cables, see Drive
Speed Control Cables Adjustment
Drive engaged
when drive control
handle released
Drive control cable binding, won’t release Repair, replace cable as necessary
Friction drive wheel return spring broke or
missing
Replace spring, adjust cable as necessary
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