Manual

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