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Loss of traction drive/
slowing of drive speed
Loss of snow discharge or
slowing of snow discharge
The belt slips. Adjust the cable. Adjust the belt.
The belt is worn. Check / replace the belt. Adjust the
pulley.
The belt is off the pulley. Check / reinstall the belt. Adjust the
pulley.
The chute deflector is clogged. Clean the chute deflector.
Foreign objects clog the augers. Remove the debris or the foreign ob-
ject from the augers.
The shear pin is broken. Replace the broken shear pin.
Excessive snow and ice build up in between
track components.
Remove snow and ice build up from
in between track components.
The friction drive wheel is worn. Contact an authorized service center.
The friction disc is wet Let the friction disc dry
Failure of auger rotation
after the grip is released
The drive belt is not aligned. Adjust the drive belt.
The discharge deflector is not aligned. Adjust the discharge deflector.
The lights are not on (if so
equipped)
The engine is not running. Start the engine.
The cable connection is loose. Check the cable connections at the
engine and the lights.
The LED is burnt out. Replace the LED light module. Indi-
vidual LEDs can not be replaced.
The chute rotator is diffi-
cult to move
There is debris in the chute rotator mechanism. Clean the internal parts of the chute
rotator mechanism.
The cables are kinked or damaged. Make sure that the cables are not
kinked. Replace the cables that are
damaged.
The product turns to one
side
The tire pressure is not equal. Adjust the tire pressure and fill the
tire.
The product drives with only one wheel. Inspect the tire lock pin.
Uneven sled adjustment. Adjust the skid plates and the sledge.
Uneven skid plates adjustment. Adjust the skid plates and the sledge.
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• For storage and transportation of the product and
fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes.
Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical
devices or boilers, can start a fire.
• Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
• Empty the fuel tank before you put the product in
storage for a long period of time. Discard the fuel at
an applicable disposal location
• Safely attach the product during transportation to
prevent damage and accidents.
• Keep the product in a locked area to prevent access
for children or persons that are not approved.
• Keep the product in a dry and frost free area.
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Decreased power The spark plug cable is not connected. Connect the cable to the spark plug.
The product throws too much snow. Decrease the speed and the width of
the swath.
The fuel tank cap is covered with ice or snow. Remove the ice and the snow on and
around the fuel tank cap.
The muffler is dirty or clogged. Clean or replace the muffler.
Improper cable length. Adjust the cable.
The muffler is blocked. Make sure that the engine is cool.
Clear the blockage.
The air intake of the carburetor is blocked. Make sure that the engine is cool.
Clear the blockage.
The engine idles or runs
roughly
The choke is in ON (FULL, OPEN) position. Move the choke to OFF (CLOSE) po-
sition.
The fuel line is blocked. Clean the fuel line.
There is water in the fuel or the fuel is too old. Empty the fuel tank and carburetor.
Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean
gasoline.
The carburetor needs to be replaced. Contact an authorized service center.
The belt is stretched. Replace the auger v-belt.
Excessive vibration / Han-
dle movement
Some parts are loose. The augers are dam-
aged.
Tighten all fasteners. Replace the
damaged parts. If vibration remains,
contact an authorized service center.
The handles are not positioned correctly. Make sure that the handles are
locked into position.
The adjustment lever nuts are loose. Tighten the nuts until the handle feels
safe.
The starter rope handle is
hard to pull
The starter rope handle is frozen. Slowly pull out as much rope out of
the starter as possible and release
the starter rope handle. If the engine
does not start, repeat the procedure
or use the electrical starter.
The starter rope is interfering with components. The starter rope should not touch any
cables or hoses.
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