SINGLE-STAGE SNOWTHROWERS

 

NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off unit and disconnect spark plug.

Complaint	Possible Causes	Correction
Auger does not rotate when lever is engaged.	-   An object is jammed in the Auger Housing   -   Cable conduit is frozen     -   Incorrect belt tension     -   Belt worn or broken	-   Clear Auger Housing     -      Thaw conduit & lube with penetrating oil   -      Adjust belt tension (see Owner's Manual)   -      Replace belt (see Owner's Manual)
Snow discharge distance has decreased with no change in engine RPM	-   Incorrect belt tension     -   Belt worn or broken	-      Adjust belt tension (see Owner's Manual)   -      Replace belt (see Owner's Manual)
Unit fails to thoroughly clean snow	-    Auger blades not completely contacting the ground   -    Auger blades worn	-      Tilt unit forward slightly when operating   -      Replace auger (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)

 

DUAL-STAGE SNOWTHROWERS

 

NOTE: Before attempting any of the following repairs, shut off unit and disconnect spark plug.

Complaint	Possible Causes	Correction
Auger does not rotate when lever is engaged.	-   Shear bolts are broken   -   An object is jammed in the Auger Housing   -   Cable conduit is frozen     -   Incorrect belt tension     -   Belt worn or broken	-   Replace Shear Bolts   -   Clear Auger Housing     -      Thaw conduit & lube with penetrating oil   -      Adjust belt tension (see Owner's Manual)   -      Replace belt (see Owner's Manual)
Snow discharge distance has decreased with no change in engine RPM	-   Incorrect belt tension     -   Belt worn or broken	-      Adjust belt tension (see Owner's Manual)   -      Replace belt (see Owner's Manual)
Unit fails to drive when lever is engaged	-    Incorrect belt tension     -    Belt worn or broken       -   Friction wheel worn	-      Adjust traction drive cable (see Owner's Manual)   -      Replace belt (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)   -      Replace wheel (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)
Speed select is in forward gear and unit moves in reverse	-   Incorrect speed select adjustment	-      Adjust speed select (See Owner's Manual or Authorized Service Center)