PROBLEM
One section or both sections of the
auger stops turning.
Fan stops turning.
Snowblower stops turning.
Belt has burn marks in specific
places.
Chute plugs easily.
Chute rotation is difficult.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Shear bolts are probably broken.
Shear bolt is probably broken.
One of the two belts is probably
damaged or broken.
Lack of tension on belt.
Snowblower engaged when
plugged.
Tractor engine turning too slowly.
Advancing too quickly with tractor.
Dirt or ice may be underneath
chute.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
R e p l a c e
s h e a r
identification,
see
"Snowblower").
R e p l a c e
s h e a r
identification,
see
"Snowblower").
Check both belts and replace
damaged belt(s) (for instructions,
s e e
M a i n t e n a n c e
Installation,
Adjustment
Replacement section).
Adjust manual clutch cable or
replace springs if stretched.
To obtain the proper tension, the
distance between the coils of the
spring should be .25'' (1/4'').
If not, remove the bolt, sleeve and
the spring from the original hole and
reinstall them in the second hole.
(See Maintenance section, Belt
install ation,
adjust m ent
replacement).
Make sure the auger & the fan are
not
frozen
or
plugged
engaging.
Run engine at full throttle during
snowblowing operation.
Allow snowblower to ingest snow at
its own speed.
Dismount chute by removing the
rotation worm (for identification, see
parts list "Chute with Rotation
S y s t e m " ) .
T u r n
t h e
completely towards the rear and it
will disconnect from base. Clean the
base of chute and the rotation ring.
Lubricate & re-install.
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