40” SNOWTHROWER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Locate the problem you’ve encountered below.
Check the possible causes one at a time in the order
listed. Correct any problems that are found and oper-
ate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated
the problem.
auger does not rotate.
a. Electric clutch not engaged. Engage electric
clutch. see Operation section.
b. Foreign material blocking auger. STOP engine.
Remove key. Unplug auger with piece of wood.
c.
drive belt slipping. See Adjustment
section and adjust drive belt.
d. Drive chain broken. Replace parts as required.
e.Auger shear bolts broken. Replace shear bolts.
See your parts list for proper replacement bolt.
rotates, but snow not thrown far
enough.
a. Engine RPM too slow. Operate engine at full
throttle.
b. Ground speed too fast. Use slower ground
speed.
Snowthrower discharge spout clogged. STOP
engine. Remove key. Unplug discharge chute.
d. Check impeller shear bolt.
bar does not clean all the way down
when operating on a smooth, hard surface.
a. Skid shoes not properly adjusted. Adjust skid
shoes. See Adjustment section.
picks up and throws stones on
gravel drive.
a. Skid shoes not properly adjusted. Adjust skid
shoes. See Adjustment section.
much down pressure on snowthrower. Use
the tractor lift lever to slightly increase height or
adjust the
lift rod height as
described in the Adjustments
does not have sufficient traction.
is too light at rear wheels. See Required
Accessories on page 1.
A
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform mainte-
nance on the tractor or snowthrower only
when the engine is stopped, parking
brake is set, and all moving parts have
stopped. Always remove the ignition key
before beginning the maintenance or trou-
bleshooting procedures to prevent acci-
dental starting of the engine.
not stable on sloping surfaces.
a. Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed.
not properly weighted. See Required
Accessories on page 1.
pressure incorrect. Front tire pressure
should be 22-25 psi: rear tires should be
psi. Tire pressure should be equal on both sides
of tractor.
d. Slope grade is too steep. See Operation On
Slopes.
does not stop when electric clutch is
disengaged.
a. Electric clutch brake not operating properly. See
your dealer for adjustment or repair.
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