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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
1. Chute deflector too low.
1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
2. Ground speed too fast.
2. Use slower speed selector
setting.
3. Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
3. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark
plug wire. Clear auger using
clean-out tool. See warning in
SAFETY RULES.
4. Auger belt loose or worn.
4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment
Poor traction
1. Tires slipping.
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
1. Auger clutch cable too tight or
bent.
1. Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
2. Auger clutch belt too tight.
2. Adjust auger belt.
3. Auger belt guide out of
adjustment.
3. Adjust auger belt guide.
Snowthrower does not stop when
drive lever is released
1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or
too tight.
1.Loosen cable to add slack or
replace. See adjustment
procedure.
2. Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Drive roller chain damaged.
3. Replace chain.
4. Traction lock pins in free-
Wheeling position(OUTER hole).
4.
Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
5. Friction disc worn.
5. Replace disc (see your dealer).
Snowthrower does not drive and
auger does not rotate.
1. Belts are wet.
1. Clean snow and moisture off of
snowthrower and allow belts to
dry.
2. Traction drive clutch cable loose.
2. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
1. Gearing needs lubrication
1. Oil or grease as required.
2. Gear not adjusted properly.
2. Adjust gear. See adjustment
procedure.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
1. Tire pressure not equal.
1. Check tire pressure.
2. One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
2. Make certain the right traction
lock pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive, STD drive).
Excessive vibration.
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark
plug wire. Tighten all hardware.
Replace auger if necessary. If
vibration continues, see your
dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower
at slow speeds.
1. Traction drive out of adjustment.
1.
Readjust drive, or shift speed
selector setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to move or
frozen in place.
1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.
1.
Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50
synthetic motor oil (see Maintenance).
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