Service Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Operator Can Shift Between Forward and Reverse While Traction Lever is
Engaged
Possible Causes
Lock out lever tabs broken
Remedy
Replace lock out lever
Lockout lever binding
Free by spraying with WD40
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Lock out lever spring malfunction Replace lock out lever spring
Wheels Will Not Swing When Power Shifting
Possible Causes
Remedy
Indexing mechanism out
of
sequence with wheels
Insufficient traction
Release shift lever then
push
into Power Shift again
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Assist axle swing by lifting on handles slightly during Power Shift
Units with differential: push down on handles, lock differential
Adjust latch cable
Free pivot arms
Machine Does Not Propel in a Straight Line
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Possible Causes Remedy
Uneven tire pressure
Adjust tire pressure to
.5
to
.O
kg/cm2
(7
to
15
psi) equally.
1.0
Uneven traction on pavement
Consider chain installing chains
-I
Skids not adjusted evenly
Adjust
skids
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Both wheels not pinned to axle Position klik pin through both wheel and axle
Engine Kills When Auger or Traction are Engaged
Possible Causes
Remedy
Engine not sufficiently warmed up
Debris jammed
in
auger or impeller
Auger or impeller frozen with ice
Power Shift Snowthrowers
Allow engine to warm
up
before engagement
Clear auger and impeller
Allow snowthrower to warm
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Troubleshooting