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SNOWTHROWER
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible
Problem
Solution
Snowthrower doesn't Snow sticks to auger or chute. Spray auger and chute with
throw snow well. silicone lubricant.
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Incorrect wheel speed setting When throwing snow, generally
(on shift handle). use faster speeds. Use slower
speeds
on
heavier snow.
Auger drive belt
is
loose. Adjust auger drive belt.
Skid shoes set too high. Adjust skid shoes equally so that
the scraper blade is 1/8-inch
above the surface being cleared.
Scraper blade adjusted Readjust scraper blade so that
incorrectly. it
is
1/8-inch above the surface
being cleared.
Snowthrower makes Skid shoes not set
at
equal Readjust skid shoes to an equal
sloping cut in snow. height. height.
Scraper blade is incorrectly
Re-Ievel scraper blade.
adjusted.
Electric start motor
Electrical cord not plugged in. Plug electrical cord into outlet.
won't crank engine.
Fuse or circuit breaker for outlet
Replace fuse or re-set circuit
is
blown. breaker.
Faulty electrical cord or plug. Replace electrical cord.
Overheated starter. Starter is thermally protected.
If overheated, it will stop auto-
matically. Allow starter to cool
before again trying to restart
engine.
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