Problem
Speed control lever loose or damaged, not
Drive speed control
moving speed control cables
stuck in gear or
won't change gears
Speed control cables loose, damaged or binding Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
Speed control cables misadjusted, loose,
Drive speed control
damaged or binding
allows only 1
direction
Drive control cable binding, won't release
Drive engaged
Friction drive wheel return spring broke or
when drive control
missing
handle released
Auger System
Chute assembly clogged
Auger shear pins broken
Foreign object in auger or impeller causing
auger to stop without shearing pins
Auger not rotating
Auger belt loose, slipping, worn or damaged
when auger control
handle engaged or
Auger belt tension cable loose, damaged or
Not blowing snow
binding
or Poor snow
Auger blade(s) damaged or bent
blowing
performance
Auger gearbox mechanical damage, auger drive
system not rotating freely (binding)
Impeller damaged
Impeller not connected to impeller shaft,
impeller or shear pins broken
Forward speed too fast while blowing snow,
overload
Auger tension pulley arm return spring broken
or missing
Auger tension pulley arm stuck or binding
Auger belt broken, or
repeated failure
Auger tension pulley arm or pulley
misaligned or damaged
Foreign material on pulleys and belt, oil,
grease, dirt etc.
Auger pulleys misaligned, loose, damaged, or
bent
Incorrect or damaged auger belt
Auger belt guide pin not adjusted
Auger rotating
Auger tension pulley arm return spring broken
when auger control
or missing
handle released
Causes
16
Remedy
Check speed control lever and cables for damage or
loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed, ensure pivot stud spring tension is correct,
adjust pivot nut spring tension as needed.
Check speed control lever and cables for damage or
loose or missing parts. Repair or replace parts as
needed. Adjust drive speed control cables, see Drive
Speed Control Cables Adjustment
Repair, replace cable as necessary
Replace spring, adjust cable as necessary
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with
clean-out tool
Replace shear pins. Check each auger blade shear pin.
Remove object from auger or impeller areas
Replace auger belt
Repair, adjust or replace as necessary
Replace auger blade(s)
Check bearings, bushings and all system parts for
damage or mechanical binding. Repair or replace as
necessary using proper lubrication
Replace impeller
Replace shear pins or impeller as necessary
Allow engine to maintain its speed.
Replace tension arm return spring
Repair or replace tension arm as necessary
Repair, replace or align tension arm and or pulley as
necessary
Clean belt and pulleys as necessary, replace belt if
necessary
Replace or align pulleys as necessary
Replace with correct size and type belt
Adjust belt guide pin to within 1/8 to 3/16 in. from
pulley. (Guide pin keeps belt in pulley when
disengaged)
Replace tension arm return spring