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 a narrow
board. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
5.
Auger belt loose or worn.
5. Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment
Poor traction
1. Tires slipping.
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
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 rod too tight or bent. 2. Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
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 rod bent or too 1. Loosen rod to remove slack or
drive lever is released
tight.
replace. See adjustment procedure.
1.
2.
Traction drive clutch rod loose.
1. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
2. Replace drive belt.
3.
4.
Drive roller chain damaged.
3. Replace chain.
Traction Lock Pins in Free-
Wheeling position (OUTER hole).
4. Change Traction Lock Pins to
INNER hole to engage traction
drive.
5.
Friction Disc worn.
5. Replace Disc (see your dealer).
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
1. Gearing needs lubrication
1. Oil or grease as required.
2.
3.
Worm gear not adjusted properly. 2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
Control rod gears misaligned.
3. Adjust gear bracket. See adjust-
ment procedure.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
1. Tires pressure not equal.
1. Check tire pressure.
2.
One wheel is set in Free-Wheeling 2. Make certain the left Traction Lock
Pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive).
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
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
Selector 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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