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Storage
1. Before long term storage, wash the machine with mild
detergent and water to remove dirt and grime from the
entire machine.
2. Check the condition of the scraper blade; refer to
Reversing the Scraper Blade, page 21.
3. Check the condition of the drive belt and chain.
4. Grease and oil the snowthrower; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication, page 19.
5. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
6. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
7. Coat the inside of the auger housing and discharge
chute with automotive wax to prevent rust and reduce
the sticking of snow to these surfaces.
8. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area.
Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
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.
