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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
1. Snowthrower auger does not rotate.
2. Auger does not stop when electric clutch is
disengaged.
3. Auger rotates, but snow is not thrown far
enough.
4. Scraper bar does not clean down to hard
surface.
5. Snowthrower picks up and throws stones on
gravel drive.
6. Tractor does not have sufficient traction.
7. Tractor not stable on sloping surfaces.
Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-
ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance 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 maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
CAUSE/SOLUTION
A. Electric clutch not engaged. Engage electric clutch.
B. Foreign material is blocking auger. STOP engine. Remove key.
Unplug auger with piece of wood. Read WARNING on page 4.
C. Snowthrower drive belt slipping. Adjust drive belt tension.
D. Drive chain broken. Replace parts as required.
A. Electric clutch brake not operating properly. See your local
dealer. See WARNING under Stopping & Starting, page 4.
A. Engine RPM too slow. Operate engine at full speed.
B. Ground speed too fast. Use slow ground speed.
C. Snowthrower discharge spout clogged. STOP engine. Remove
key. Unplug discharge spout. Read WARNING on page 4.
A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted. Adjust skid shoes.
B. Lift rod out of adjustment. Adjust lift rod.
A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted for ground surface. Adjust
skid shoes.
B. Too much downward pressure on snowthrower. Raise
snowthrower slightly.
C. Lift rod out of adjustment. Adjust lift rod.
A. Tractor too light at rear wheels. Use wheel weights and chains.
A. Ground speed too fast. Reduce speed.
B. Tractor not properly weighted. See Recommended
Accessories, page 1.
C. Tire pressure incorrect. Front tires should be inflated to 20 psi
(138 kPa) for snowthrower use.
D. Slope grade too steep. See Operation On Slopes, page 3.
