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Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 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.
Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be
certain vent hole is clear.
Unit fails to propel itself 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
3. Friction wheel worn.
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to
Maintenance section
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace Friction Wheel.
Unit fails to discharge snow 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.
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).
Chute Fails to Rotate 6. Improper adjustment of Chute Bracket. 7. Refer to Maintenance Section for Chute
Bracket Adjustment.