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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Excessive vibration
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Stop the engine immediately
and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts.
If vibration continues, have the
unit serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
Unit fails to propel itself
1. Auger control cable out of
adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
1. Adjust auger control cable.
Refer to Maintenance and
Adjustments Section.
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to
the Maintenance and
Adjustments section.
Augers continue to rotate 1. Auger control cable out of
adjustment.
1. Adjust auger control cable as
shown in Maintenance and
Adjustments section.
Unit fails to discharge
snow
1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of
adjustment.
1. Stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute
and inside of auger housing
with clean-out tool or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove object from auger.
3. Adjust auger control cable.
Refer to Maintenance and
Adjustments section.
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