Simplicity 1226 Series Operator's Manual page 28

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.
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
Chute deflector too low.
Engine speed too slow.
Ground speed too fast.
Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
Auger belt loose or worn.
Tires slipping.
Free-Hand™ control is ACTIVE.
Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.
Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
Auger belt guide out of adjust-
ment.
Traction drive clutch rod bent or
too tight.
Traction drive clutch rod loose.
Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
Drive roller chain damaged.
Traction lock pins in free-
Wheeling position (OUTER hole).
Friction disc worn.
Gearing needs lubrication
Worm gear not adjusted properly.
Control rod gears misaligned.
Tire pressure not equal.
One wheel is set in free-wheeling
mode. (Traction Lock Pin is in the
OUTER hole).
Loose parts or damaged auger.
Traction drive out of adjustment.
Hex shaft needs lubrication.
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Troubleshooting
Remedy
Adjust deflector as necessary.
Set speed to full throttle.
Use slower speed selector setting.
STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Clear auger using clean-out tool. See
warning in SAFETY RULES.
Check auger drive belt adjustment
Check tire pressure and tread.
Release both auger engage control
AND Free-Hand™ control to stop
auger.
Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
Adjust auger belt.
Adjust auger belt guide.
Loosen rod to remove slack or replace.
See adjustment procedure.
Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
ment procedure.
Replace drive belt.
Replace chain.
Change traction lock pins to INNER
hole to engage traction drive.
Replace disc (see your dealer).
Oil or grease as required.
Adjust worm gear. See adjustment pro-
cedure.
Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
procedure.
Check tire pressure.
Make certain the left traction lock pin is
in the INNER holes (to engage traction
drive).
STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Tighten all hardware. Replace auger if
necessary. If vibration continues, see
your dealer.
Readjust drive, or shift speed selector
setting up one speed faster.
Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).