Steiner 75-71231, Owner/Operator'S Manual & Illustrated Parts List

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Please refer to parts breakdown section for parts identification
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
One section or both sections of the
auger stops turning. Shear bolts are probably broken.
Replace shear bolt (for identification,
see parts list “Snowblower”).
Fan stops turning. Shear bolt is probably broken.
Replace shear bolt (for identification,
see parts list “Snowblower”).
Snowblower stops turning. One of the two belts is probably
damaged or broken. Check both belts and replace
damaged belt(s) (for instructions, see
Maintenance section, Installation,
Adjustment and Replacement
section).
Snowblower belt has burn marks in
specific places or the belt slips.
Lack of tension on belt.
Snowblower engaged when
plugged.
Remove the hair pin (item 1) then
screw the bolt under the hair pin until
good tension on the belts. Then
reinstall the hair pin to lock the bolt
rotation.
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Make sure the auger & the fan are not
frozen or plugged before engaging.
Chute plugs easily.
Tractor engine turning too slowly.
Advancing too quickly with tractor.
Run engine at full throttle during
snowblowing operation.
Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its
own speed.
Chute rotation is difficult.
Dirt or ice may be underneath
chute. Dismount chute (see installation
section). Clean the base of chute and
the rotation ring. Lubricate & re-install.