Snapper 8526 - Manual (Page 24)

Troubleshooting
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
1. Chute deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
2. Engine speed too slow. 2. Set speed to full throttle.
3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower speed selector setting.
4. Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
4. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
5. Auger belt loose or worn. 5. Check auger drive belt adjustment
Poor traction 1. Tires slipping. 1. Check tire pressure and tread.
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
1. Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE. 1. Release BOTH auger engage
Control AND Free-Hand™ Control
to stop auger.
2. Auger clutch cable too tight or bent. 2. Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
3. Auger drive belt out of adjustment. 3. Adjust auger belt.
4. Auger belt guide out of adjustment. 4. Adjust auger belt guide.
Snowthrower does not stop when
drive lever is released
1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or
too tight.
1. Loosen cable to add slack or
replace. See adjustment procedure.
1. Traction drive clutch cable loose. 1. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
2. Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Drive roller chain damaged. 3. Replace chain.
4. Traction lock pins in free-Wheeling
position (OUTER hole).
4. Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
5. Friction disc worn. 5. Replace disc (see your dealer).
Snowthrower does not drive and
auger does not rotate.
1. Belts are wet. 1.Clean snow and moisture off of
snowthrower and allow belts to dry.
2. Worm gear not adjusted properly. 2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
1. Gearing needs lubrication 1. Oil or grease as required.
2. Gear not adjusted properly. 2. Adjust gear. See adjustment proce-
dure.
Snowthrower veers to one side. 1. Tire pressure not equal. 1. Check tire pressure.
2. One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
2. Make certain the right traction lock
pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive, STD drive).
Excessive vibration. 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Tighten all hardware. Replace
auger if necessary. If vibration con-
tinues, see your dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower
at slow speeds.
1. Traction drive out of adjustment. 1. Readjust drive, or shift speed selec-
tor setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to move or
frozen in place.
1. Hex shaft needs lubrication. 1. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).