Troubleshooting
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Problem Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged auger.1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect 1.
spark plug wire. Check for possible damage.
Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed.
If the problem persists, take unit to an
authorized service dealer.
Unit fails to self-propel Drive belt loose or damaged.1. Replace drive belt.1.
Augers continue to rotate Cable out of adjustment.1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in 1.
“Adjusting Auger Cable” section.
Unit fails to discharge snow Chute assembly clogged. 1.
Shear pin(s) sheared.2.
Foreign object lodged in auger. 3.
Auger control cable out of adjustment.4.
Auger belt loose or damaged.5.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. 1.
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool or stick.
Replace shear pin(s).2.
Stop engine immediately and disconnect the 3.
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.
Adjust auger control cable.4.
Replace auger belt.5.
Important: Refer to the engine operator’s manual included with the snow thrower for engine troubleshooting instructions.
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