Simplicity 560 Operator's Manual page 17

Service
A. Spout deflector too low. Adjust deflector as necessary.
B. Engine speed too slow. Set to full throttle.
C. Ground speed too fast. Use slower speed.
D. Snowthrower discharge spout clogged. STOP engine. REMOVE key. REMOVE
spark plug wire. Unplug discharge spout.
5. Scraper bar does not clean hard surface.
Scraper bar improperly adjusted. Adjust.
6. Snowthrower picks up and throws stones
on gravel drive.
Scraper bar improperly adjusted. Adjust.
7. Poor traction.
A. Traction drive lock not engaged. Engage lock.
B. Transmission drive slipping. Check traction drive tension.
C.
Tires slipping. Use tire chains. *
D. Friction disc worn, see your dealer.
8. Auger does not stop when drive lever
Auger drive belt out of adjustment. Adjust auger drive belt tension.
is released.
9. Snowthrower does not stop when traction
Traction drive out of adjustment. Adjust traction drive tension.
drive lever is released.
10.
Snowthrower does not drive when
A. Traction drive out of adjustment. Adjust.
drive lever is engaged.
B.
Drive belt broken or stretched. Replace belt.
C. Transmission drive slipping. Check traction drive tension.
D.
Friction disc requires replacement. See your dealer.
11. Discharge control difficult to operate.
A.
Gears need lubrication. Lubricate as required. See page 12.
B.
Pinion gear requires adjustment. See Discharge Control Adjustment.
12. Cannot shift into all speeds.
See Speed Selector Adjustment.
13. Snowthrower veers.
Tire pressure not equal; should be 20 p.s.i. in each tire.
14. Snowthrower difficult to turn.
Disengage drive locks on one or both wheels. See page 8.
4. Auger rotates, but snow not thrown far
enough.
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