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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
Snow does not discharge
1. The discharge chute is
plugged.
1. Clean the chute with a stick.
2. The auger does not rotate.
2. Refer to Auger does not rotate.
3. Auger speed too low.
3. Move the throttle to Fast.
4. Forward speed too slow.
4. Increase ground speed.
Auger does not rotate.
1. Snow is frozen to the auger or
housing.
1. Scrape snow off with a stick.
2. The drive belt tension is low.
2. Adjust the belt tension.
3. The drive belt is worn, loose or
broken.
3. Install a new drive belt.
4. The drive belt is off the pulley.
4. Install the drive belt and check
the idler pulley for correct
position.
5. The drive chain is broken.
5. Replace or repair the chain.
Abnormal vibration.
1. Snow is frozen to the auger.
1. Scrape snow off with stick.
2. The drive belt is off a pulley.
2. Install the drive belt and check
the idler pulley for correct
position.
3. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
4. Loose engine pulley, idler, or
snowthrower pulley.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
5. Contact your Authorized
Service Dealer.
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