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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Snow does not discharge
1.
Discharge chute plugged.
1.
Clean chute with a stick.
2.
Auger does not rotate.
2.
See auger does not rotate.
3.
Auger speed to low.
3.
Move throttle to “FAST”.
4.
Forward speed to slow.
4.
Increase ground speed.
Auger does not rotate.
1.
Snow frozen to auger or
housing.
1.
Scrape snow off with a stick.
2.
Drive belt tension low.
2.
Adjust belt tension.
3.
Drive belt is worn, loose or
broken.
3.
Install new drive belt.
4.
Drive belt is off pulley.
4.
Install blade drive belt and
check idler pulley and belt
guides for correct position.
5.
Drive chain broken.
5.
Replace or repair chain.
Abnormal vibration.
1.
Snow frozen to auger.
1.
Scrape snow off with stick.
2.
Drive belt off pulley.
2.
Install drive belt and check
idler pulley for correct
position.
3.
Engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3.
Tighten engine mounting
bolts.
4.
Loose engine pulley, idler or
snowthrower pulley.
4.
Tighten the appropriate
pulley.
5.
Engine pulley is damaged.
5.
Contact Authorized Service
Dealer.
