Snapper 8526, 9528, 10530, 11532 Operator's Manual page 24

PROBLEM
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
Poor traction
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
Snowthrower does not stop when
drive lever is released
Snowthrower does not drive and
auger does not rotate.
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
Drive fails to move snowthrower
at slow speeds.
Speed selector difficult to move or
frozen in place.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Chute deflector too low.
2. Engine speed too slow.
3. Ground speed too fast.
4. Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
5. Auger belt loose or worn.
1. Tires slipping.
1. Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE.
2. Auger clutch cable too tight or bent. 2. Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
3. Auger drive belt out of adjustment. 3. Adjust auger belt.
4. Auger belt guide out of adjustment. 4. Adjust auger belt guide.
1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or
too tight.
1. Traction drive clutch cable loose.
2. Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
3. Drive roller chain damaged.
4. Traction lock pins in free-Wheeling
position (OUTER hole).
5. Friction disc worn.
1. Belts are wet.
2. Worm gear not adjusted properly.
1. Gearing needs lubrication
2. Gear not adjusted properly.
1. Tire pressure not equal.
2. One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.
1. Traction drive out of adjustment.
1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.
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Troubleshooting
REMEDY
1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
2. Set speed to full throttle.
3. Use slower speed selector setting.
4. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
5. Check auger drive belt adjustment
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
1. Release BOTH auger engage
Control AND Free-Hand™ Control
to stop auger.
1. Loosen cable to add slack or
replace. See adjustment procedure.
1. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Replace chain.
4. Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
5. Replace disc (see your dealer).
1.Clean snow and moisture off of
snowthrower and allow belts to dry.
2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
1. Oil or grease as required.
2. Adjust gear. See adjustment proce-
dure.
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Make certain the right traction lock
pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive, STD drive).
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Tighten all hardware. Replace
auger if necessary. If vibration con-
tinues, see your dealer.
1. Readjust drive, or shift speed selec-
tor setting up one speed faster.
1. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).