Snapper LE317 - Page 13

Section VI - TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
PROBABLE SOLUTION REFERENCES
6.6 Discharge chute rotates
freely. Will not stay
fixed In desired position.
a. Debris jammed between
chute rotation detent and
chute mounting ring.
b. Compression spring(s) in
chute rotation detent broken
(detent is not locking chute
mounting ring in desired position.
a. Remove debris from between
detent and chute mounting
ring. (Requires partial disassembly
of auger housing).
b. Replace rotation detent or
compression springs (requires
partial disassembly of auger housing).
Section VII. H., Pg. 16
Section VII. H.. Pg. 18
6.7 Excessive noise or
vibration when unit
is In operation.
a. auger flighting torn loose.
b. Auger blade(s) bent or broken.
c. Auger shaft bent - auger hits
housing when rotating.
d. Auger shaft bearings worn out.
e. Top housing loose.
f. Bottom cover loose.
a. Repair/replace auger flighting.
b. Repair/replace auger.
(Requires auger housing overhaul).
c. Replace auger assembly (Requires
auger housing overhaul).
d. Replace auger bearings.
e. Tighten fasteners (If retaining tabs
are broken, secure top housing
with screws).
f. Tighten fasteners.
Section VII. D.. Pg.16
Section VII. E.. Pg. 16-17
Section VII. E.. Pg. 16-17
Section VII. F.. Pg. 17
Section VII. 7.3. A.. Pg. 15
g. A ll mounting/retaining hardware is
loose.
Tighten all hardware.
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