Troy-Bilt 42000 - Manual (Page 30)

Troubleshooting (continued)
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Auger does not rotate when auger drive control
lever is squeezed (continued)
Broken square key or loose setscrew on
auger drive pulley
Replace key and tighten setscrew
Broken woodruff key and roll pin on
transmission input shaft
Replace woodruff key and roll pin
Auger rotates when auger drive control lever is
released
Auger drive control cable out of adjustment
Belt guides out of adjustment
Adjust auger drive control cable
Adjust belt guides 1/16” to 1/8” (1mm to
3mm) away from the belt
Wheels do not rotate when wheel drive control
lever is squeezed
Gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL”
position Release wheel drive control lever and
position gear shift lever into the desired
setting
Wheel drive control cable out of
adjustment Adjust wheel drive control cable
Worn or broken wheel drive belt Replace wheel drive belt
Broken wheel drive control cable Replace wheel drive control cable
Broken spring on end of wheel drive cable Replace spring
Broken wheel drive chain Replace chain
Wheels rotate when wheel drive control lever is
released
Wheel drive control cable out of
adjustment Adjust wheel drive control cable
Belt guides out of adjustment Adjust belt guides 1/16” to 1/8” (1mm to
3mm) away from the belt
Unit does not throw snow well Unit clogged with snow or ice. Stop unit, disconnect spark plug wire, and
clear jams with a long stick
Snow sticking to the inside of the unit Spray sticky areas with silicone lubricant
Incorrect wheel speed (gear) setting Use slow speed settings when throwing
heavy or deep snow
Auger drive belt loose Tighten auger drive belt
Skid shoes set too high Adjust skid shoes so scraper blade clears
the ground by 1/8” (3mm)
Unit makes sloping cut in snow Scraper blade incorrectly adjusted Adjust the scraper blade so it clears the
ground evenly by 1/8” (3mm)
Skid shoes set to different heights Adjust skid shoes equally
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