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a) Nylon shear pin is probably broken.
b) The reduction chain is broken or the connecting link is unlocked.
a) Replace shear pin.
b) Remove both chain guards. Inspect & repair chain if needed.
Download the file (50 Ko)One of the two belts is probably damaged or broken.
Check both belts and replace damaged belt(s).
Download the file (80 Ko)a) Tractor engine turning too slowly.
b) Advancing too quickly with tractor.
a) Run engine at full throttle while snowblowing.
b) Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its own speed.
Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.
Dismount chute by removing the rotation worm. Turn the chute completely towards the rear and it will disconnect from base. Clean the base of chute and the rotation ring. Lubricate & re-install.
Download the file (50 Ko)Ground is not frozen or too soft.
Adjust skid shoes lower so they may better support the snowblower. If problem persists, change skid shoes for heavy duty skid shoes (option #700243) which cover more surface and prevents snowblower from digging into the ground.
Download the file (50 Ko)Tire pressure uneven from one side to another.
Verify and adjust tire pressure:
Front tires: 14 to 15 psi / Rear tires 7 to 8 psi.
a) Damaged pulley.
b) Damaged bearing.
c) Damaged fan.
d) Damaged auger.
a) Replace pulley.
b) Replace bearing.
c) Dismount & repair or replace fan.
d) Replace auger.
Download the file (80 Ko)a) Lack of tension on belt.
b) Snowblower engaged when blocked.
c) Not original belts.
d) Worn belt. Belt may be worn causing a slack.
e) Not original shear bolts.
f) Imperfections in pulleys.
g) Interference.
h) Belt has flipped on its side.
a) Adjust manual clutch cable or replace springs if stretched.
b) Make sure the auger & the fan are not frozen or blocked before engaging.
c) Always use original belts.
d) Inspect the belt. Replace if required.
e) Use original shear bolts.
f) Verify if the pulleys are damaged. Verify that pulleys are smooth, without rust spots. Sand down the pulleys or replace them.
g) Make sure that belt does not come into contact with any other part, bolts, guides etc... when engaged.
h) When installing new belt, have snowblower run between 20 to 40 seconds. Turn everything off and verify that belt has not turned on its side. If so, remove belt and re-install in opposite fashion to rectify the bad twist the belt has taken.
a) Bearing which acts as a belt guide is not well positioned.
b) Defective pulley.
a) Guides must be in correct position to guide the belt into the pulleys properly.
b) Replace the pulley.
