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