

a) Shear bolt is broken.
b) Chain broken or connecting link unlocked.
a) Replace shear bolt.
b) Remove chain guard. Inspect and repair if need.
The belts are damaged or snapped.
Check & replace damaged belts.
a) Snowblower was engaged when already blocked.
b) Lack of tension on the belt.
a) Make sure auger & fan not blocked or frozen before engaging snowblower.
b) Replace the tension spring if it has lost its efficiency.
a) Spring stretched.
b) Engine and pulleys are misaligned.
a) Check spring. Replace if stretched.
b) Realign the engine and pulleys.
Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.
Clean the base of chute & the rotation ring. Lubricate chute insde & out and the rotation worm.
a) Snowblower engine is turning too slowly.
b) Advancing too quickly with vehicle.
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.
a) The emergency button is pushed down.
b) Other reasons.
a) The emergency button must be pulled up to start the engine of the snowblower.
b) See the engine's owner's manual.
Ground is not frozen or too soft.
Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower.
a) Damaged pulley.
b) Damaged bearing.
c) Damaged fan or sections of auger.
a) Replace pulley.
b) Replace bearing.
c) Dismount & repair or replace fan.
Motor overheating.
These motors are equipped with and internal protector. Wait 10 minutes before using.