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a) Belt guides misaligned.
b) Snowblower pulley displaced.
c) Spring stretched.
a) Make sure guides do not touch belt at any point, at any time.
b) Check pulley on the snowblower to see if it is not displaced. Make sure pulley on the snowblower, the flat idler and the V pulley on drive mechanism are aligned.
c) Check spring. Replace if stretched.
Lack of tension on the belt.
Adjust the manual clutch cable or replace the springs which are stretched & have lost their strength. See belt adjustment section in the subframe owner's manual.
a) Drive belt is damaged or snapped.
b) Snowblower was engaged when already plugged.
a) Check & replace damaged belt. See belt replacement instructions in ''Maintenance'' section of the subframe owner's manual.
b) Make sure auger & fan are not plugged or frozen before engaging snowblower.
Shear bolt broken or sheared.
Replace bolt. The head of the bolt must be on the right side.
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b) Chain broken or connecting link unlocked.
a) Replace shear bolt.
b) Remove chain guard. Inspect and repair if needed.
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b) Damaged bearing.
c) Damaged fan.
d) Auger bent.
a) Replace pulley.
b) Replace bearing.
c) Dismount & repair or replace fan.
d) Replace auger.
New chain and new sprocket.
Lubricate the roller chains.
Note: When snowblower is new it is louder, the noise will decrease over time.
Belt is installed improperly.
See belt mounting instructions in specific attachment (snowblower or broom), installation section in subframe manual.
Lift mechanism is not well adjusted.
Adjust the adjustment rod on the push arm to obtain a 3'' to 3 1/2'' lift height.
a) Rear tire pressure uneven from on side to another.
b) Maladjustment of the snowblower.
a) Verify and adjust tire pressure. Front tires: 14 to 15 p.s.i. / Rear tires: 7 to 8 p.s.i.
b) Loosen male hitch on snowblower. Place a shim (ex: piece of wood approx. 2'' thick) under the lower side of snowblower which needs to be levelled. Re-tighten bolts.
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 model # 700243) which cover more surface and prevents snowblower from digging into the ground.
Download the file (28 Ko)a) Tractor engine R.P.M. is too slow.
b) Advancing too quickly with snowblower.
a) Always have tractor engine at full R.P.M. when using the snowblower.
b) Reduce speed. Allow snowblower to ingest snow at its speed.
a) Dirt or ice may be underneath chute.
B) The base of the chute may be damaged or bent.
a) Clear the base of the chute & the rotation ring. Lubricate chute inside & out and the rotation worm. Clean parts, lubricate & reinstall. Make sure the retaining plates are not too tight on the chute base, it may be the reason why the chute is not turning freely.
b) Dismount the chute by removing the retaining plates. Verify that the base of the chute is very even and not bent in a corner, if so, straighten.
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