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#01 - Dismounting

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#02 - One section or both sections of the auger stops turning.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

Shear bolts are probably broken.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS : Replace shear bolt.

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#03 - Fan stops turning.

POSSIBLE CAUSES : Shear bolt is probably broken.
CORRECTIVE ACTIONS : Replace shear bolt.

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#04 - Snowblower stops running.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

One of the two belts is probably damaged or broken.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

Check both belts and replace damaged belt(s).

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#05 - Belt has burn marks in specific places.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Lack of tension on belt.

b) Snowblower engaged when plugged.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Adjust manual clutch cable or replace springs if stretched. To obtain the proper tension, the distance between the coils of the spring sould be .25'' (1/4''). If not, remove the bolt, sleeve and the spring from the original hole and reinstall them in the second hole.

b) Make sure the auger & the fan are not frozen or plugged before engaging.

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#06 - Chute blocks-up easily with snow.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Tractor engine turning too slowly.

b) Advancing too quickly with tractor.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Run engine at full throttle while snowblowing.

b) 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 : 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.

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#08 - 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. 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.

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#09 - Snowblower does not raise evenly.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Tire pressure uneven from one side to another.

b) Maladjustement of the snowblower.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Verify and adjust tire pressure:

Front tires: 14 to 15 psi / Rear tires: 7 to 8 psi

b) Loosen male hitch on snowblower. Place a shim (ex: piece of wood approx. 2'' thick) under the lowest side of snowblower which needs to be leveled. Re-tighten bolts.

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#10 - Snowblower vibrates or is abnormally noisy.

POSSIBLE CAUSES :

a) Damaged pulley.

b) Damaged bearing.

c) Damaged fan.

d) Damaged auger.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS :

a) Replace pulley.

b) Replace bearing.

c) Dismount & repaire or replace fan.

d) Replace auger.

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