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Troubleshooting


VERSATILE PLUS Snowblower / ATV

48" Model #700580

 


#01 - Dismounting & Storage


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#02 - Snowblower does not raise evenly.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

Tire pressure uneven from one side to another.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

Verify and adjust tire pressure 50 p.s.i.


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#03 - Electric motor does not work.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

Motor overheating.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

These motors are equipped with an internal protector. Wait 10 minutes before using.


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#04 - The engine does not start.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) The emergency button is pushed down.

b) Other reasons.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) The emergency button must be pulled up to start the engine of the snowblower.

b) See the engine's owner's manual.


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#05 - Snowblower digs into ground.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

Ground is not frozen or too soft.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower.



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#06 - The chute blocks-up easily with snow.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Snowblower engine is turning too slowly.

b) Advancing too quickly with vehicule.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Always have engine at full R.P.M. when using the snowblower.

b) Reduce speed. Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its own speed.


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#07 - Chute rotation is difficult.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.

 


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

Clear the base of chute & the rotation ring.

Lubricate chute inside & outside and the rotation worm.


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#08 - Belt showing premature wear.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Spring stretched.

b) Engine and pulleys are misaligned.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Check spring. Replace if stretched.

b) Realign the engine and pulleys.

 


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#09 - Snowblower stopped running.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

The belts are damaged or snapped.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

Check & replace damaged belts.



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#10 - Belt is worn at a specific point.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Snowblower was engaged when already blocked.

b) Lack of tension on the belt.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Make sure auger & fan are not blocked or frozen before engaging snowblower.

b) Replace the tension spring if it has lost its efficiency.


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#11 - Auger stopped turning.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Shear bolt broken.

b) Chain broken or connecting link unlocked.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Replace shear bolt.

b) Remove chain guard. Inspect and repair if need.



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#12 - Snowblower vibrates or is abnormally noisy.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Damaged pulley.

b)Damaged bearing.

c) Damaged fan or sections of auger.


CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Replace pulley.

b) Replace bearing.

c) Dismount & repair or replace fan.



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