Simplicity 555 755 1693646 1693647 1693648 1693649 Series Snow Blower Owners Manual

Service
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
1.  Chute deflector too low.
1.  Adjust deflector as necessary.
2.  Set speed to full throttle.
2.
Engine speed too slow.
3.
4.
Ground speed too fast.
Snowthrower discharge chute clogged.    4.  STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
3.  Use slower Speed Selector setting.
Clear auger using a narrow board.
See warning in SAFETY RULES.
5.
1.
Auger belt loose or worn.
5.  Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
1.  RAISE Skid Shoes (this lowers the
Scraper Bar).
Skid Shoes improperly adjusted.
Scraper bar picks up and throws
stones on gravel drive.
1.  Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1.  LOWER Skid Shoes (this raises the
scraper bar.)
Poor traction
1.  Tires slipping.
1.  Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
1.  Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.
2.  Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
1.  Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
2.  Adjust auger belt.
3.
Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
3.  Adjust auger belt guide.
Snowthrower does not stop when     1.  Traction drive clutch rod bent or too
drive lever is released
tight.
1.  Loosen rod to remove slack or
replace. See adjustment procedure.
Snowthrower does not drive when    1.  Traction drive clutch rod loose.
drive lever is engaged.
1.  Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
ment procedure.
2.
3.
4.
Drive belt loose, broken, or stretched.
Drive roller chain damaged.
Traction Lock Pins in Free-Wheeling
position (OUTER hole).
2.  Replace drive belt.
3.  Replace chain.
4.  Change Traction Lock Pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
1.  Gearing needs lubrication
2.  Worm gear not adjusted properly.
1.  Oil or grease as required.
2.  Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
3.
Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
procedure.
3.
Control rod gears misaligned.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
1.  Tires pressure not equal.
1.  Check tire pressure.
2.
One wheel is set in Free-Wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
2.  Make certain BOTH Traction Lock
Pins are in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive).
1.  Loose parts or damaged auger.
1.  STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Tighten all hardware. Replace auger
if necessary. If vibration continues,
see your dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower
at slow speeds.
1.  Traction Drive out of adjustment.
1.  Readjust drive, or shift Speed
Selector setting up one speed faster.
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LanguageEnglish
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