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.
3.
Ground speed too fast.
2. Use slower speed selector
setting.
Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
3. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark
plug wire. Clear auger using
clean-out tool. See warning in
SAFETY RULES.
4.
Auger belt loose or worn.
4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment
Poor traction.
1. Tires slipping.
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when auger 1. Auger clutch cable too tight or
1. Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
lever is released.
bent.
2.
3.
Auger clutch belt too tight.
2. Adjust auger belt.
Auger belt guide out of
adjustment.
3. Adjust auger belt guide.
Snowthrower does not stop
when drive lever is released.
1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or 1. Loosen cable to add slack or
too tight. replace. See adjustment
procedure.
2.
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).
Snowthrower does not drive and 1. Belts are wet.
auger does not rotate.
1. Clean snow and moisture off of
snowthrower and allow belts to
dry.
2.
Traction drive clutch cable loose. 2. Tighten to remove slack. 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
procedure.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
1. Check tire pressure.
2.
One wheel is set in free-wheeling 2. Make certain the right traction
lock pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive, STD 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 continues, see your
dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower 1. Traction drive out of adjustment. 1. Readjust drive, or shift speed
at slow speeds.
selector setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to move
or frozen in place.
1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.
1. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50
synthetic motor oil (see Maintenance).
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