Troubleshooting
8
22
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Excessive vibration
Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
1.
Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, have unit
serviced by an authorized Service Center.
Loss of power
Spark plug wire loose.
1.
Gas cap vent hole plugged.
2.
Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
1.
Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole
2.
is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself
Drive control cable in need of
1.
adjustment.
Drive belt loose or damaged.
2.
Friction wheel worn.
3.
Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Maintenance &
1.
Adjustments section.
Replace drive belt. Refer to Service section
2.
Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service section.
3.
Unit fails to discharge snow
Chute assembly clogged.
1.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
2.
Auger control cable in need of
3.
adjustment.
Auger belt loose or damaged.
4.
Shear pin(s) sheared.
5.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
1.
Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or a stick.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire.
2.
Remove object from auger with clean-out tool or a stick.
Refer to Auger Control Test.
3.
Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments section.
4.
Replace with new shear pin(s).
5.
Chute fails to rotate
Improper chute bracket adjustment.
1.
Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments section.
1.
