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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Perform the inspection or repair as indicated in the Troubleshooting Chart.
RemedyLook forProblem
Release both augercontrol and Free Hand control (if
equipped) to stop auger.
Free Hand control (if equipped) is ACTIVE.Auger does not stop within 5 seconds after right
control lever is released.
See authorized dealer.Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
See authorized dealer.Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
See authorized dealer.Electrical failure.Dischargechute ordeflectordoes notwork(electric).
Adjust and/or lubricate control linkage.Discharge chute or deflector out of adjustment or
needs lubrication.
Discharge chute or deflector does not work
(remote-manual).
See authorized dealer.Traction control out of adjustment.Drive fails to move snowthrower at slow speeds.
Set key to ON position.Key is in OFF position.Engine fails to start.
Press primer button twice and restart.Failure to prime a cold engine.
Turn valve to OPEN position.Fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, is in CLOSED
position.
Fill fuel tank.Out of fuel.
Turn choke ON, set throttle to FAST.Choke OFF - cold engine.
Movethechoketo OPEN/RUNposition,movethrottle
to FAST position, and crank until the engine starts.
Engine flooded.
See authorized dealer.No spark.
Drain tank. (Dispose of fuel at an authorized
hazardous waste facility.) Fill with fresh fuel.
Water in fuel, or old fuel.Engine starts hard or runs poorly.
See authorized dealer.Spark plug faulty, fouled, or gapped improperly.
Clear vent.Fuel cap vent is blocked.
Stop engine immediately. Tighten all hardware. If
vibration continues, have the unit serviced by an
authorized dealer.
Loose parts or damaged impeller.Excessive vibration.
See authorized dealer.Traction control out of adjustment.Snowthrowerdoesnotstopwhen tractioncontrollever
is released.
Raise or lower skid shoes and scraper bar.Skid shoes and scraper bar improperly adjusted.Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Replace drive belt. See authorized dealer.Drive belt loose or damaged.Unit fails to propel itself.
See authorized dealer.Incorrect adjustment of traction drive cable.
Replace friction disc. See authorized dealer.Worn or damaged friction disc.
See authorized dealer.Auger drive belt loose or damaged.Unit fails to discharge snow.
Adjust auger control cable. Refer to Maintenance
section of this manual.
Auger control cable not adjusted correctly.
Replace shear pin or bolt. Refer to Maintenance
section of this manual , or see an authorized dealer.
Broken shear pin or shear bolt.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out
tool to clear a clogged discharge chute, not your
hands. Clean discharge chute and inside of auger
housing. Refer to Discharge Chute Warning in the
Operator Safety section.
Discharge chute clogged.
Stop engine immediately. Always use the clean-out
toolto clearacloggedchute,not yourhands.Remove
object from auger. Refer to WARNINGS in the
Operator Safety section.
Foreign object lodged in auger.
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