Problem
Auger rotates, but snow is not=
thrown far enough.
Possible
Cause
Chute deflector too low.
Poor traction.
Auger does not stop when
auger lever is released.
Snowthrower
does not stop
when drive lever is released.
Discharge
control
is difficult
to
operate.
Snowthrower
veers to one
side.
Excessive
vibration.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
Auger belt loose or worn.
Tires slipping.
Free=Hand
TM
control is ACTIVE.
Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
Adjust auger belt guide.
Auger belt guide out of adjust-
ment.
Traction drive clutch rod bent or
too tight.
Traction drive clutch rod loose.
Remedy
Adjust deflector as necessary,
Set speed to full throttle.
Use slower speed selector setting.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT
the spark plug wire.
Clear auger using clean-out tool, See
warning in SAFETY RULES.
Check auger drive belt adjustment
Check tire pressure and tread,
Release both auger engage control
AND Free-Hand
TM
control to stop
auger.
Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
Adjust auger belt.
Loosen rod to remove slack or replace.
See adjustment procedure.
Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
ment procedure.
Drive belt loose, broken, or
Replace drive belt.
stretched.
Drive roller chain damaged.
Traction lock pins in free-Wheeling
position (OUTER hole).
Friction disc worn.
Gearing needs lubrication
Control rod gears misaligned.
Tire pressure not equal.
One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
Loose parts or damaged auger.
Replace chain.
Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
Replace disc (see your authorized
service dealer).
Oil or grease as required.
Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
procedure.
Check tire pressure.
Make certain the left traction lock pin is
in the INNER holes (to engage traction
drive).
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 snowthrow=
Traction drive out of adjustment.
Readjust drive, or shift speed selector
er at slow speeds,
setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector
difficult
to
Hex shaft needs lubrication.
Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn=
move or frozen in place,
thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).
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