Simplicity 1694404 - Manual (Page 14)

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Troubleshooting
Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-
ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is
stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before
beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE
CAUSE ACTION
Blower does not
operate at all.
PTO Selector in wrong position. Put selector in forward position.
Blower does not lift Hydraulics Selector in wrong position. Switch to forward position.
Auger does not Broken shear bolt. Replace shear bolt.
rotate.
Faulty auger gearbox. See your dealer.
Discharge fan does Broken shear bolt. Replace shear bolt.
not rotate.
Faulty PTO shaft u-joints. See your dealer.
Snowthrower vibrates Faulty bearings (gearbox, See your dealer.
excessively. auger or discharge fan).
Auger or discharge See your dealer.
fan bent or broken.
Faulty auger gearbox. See your dealer.
Uneven cut on Scraper bar is worn Replace or reverse
bottom of blower. back to blower scraper bar.
housing.
Uneven cut on Skid shoes out of Check and adjust
bottom of blower. adjustment. shoes accordingly.
Discharge chute does Discharge chute not Lubricate discharge chute.
not rotate. lubricated.
Something is caught Inspect and remove
in discharge fan. foreign material with
engine off and all
motion stopped.
Electric Motor defective. See your dealer.