Troubleshooting
Problem
Excessive vibration
Loss of power
Unit fails to propel itself
Unit fails to discharge snow
Chute Fails to Rotate
Cause
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
3. Friction wheel worn.
1. Chute assembly clogged.
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.
3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.
5. Shear pin(s) sheared.
6. Improper adjustment of Chute Bracket.
Remedy
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If
vibration continues, have unit serviced by an
authorized Service Center.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace Friction Wheel.
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Clean chute assembly and
inside of auger housing with clean-out tool
or a stick.
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger
with clean-out tool or a stick.
3. Refer to Auger Control Test.
4. Refer to Maintenance section.
5. Replace with new shear pin(s).
7. Refer to Maintenance Section for Chute
Bracket Adjustment.
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