Ariens SNO-THRO 932037 - 724 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 28

PROBLEM
Does not
operate in
Forward/
Reverse.
Small rubber
beads collect
in frame.
Unit throws
snow poorly
or does not
throw snow.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Friction disc not adjusted
properly.
2. Traction belt not
functioning.
1. Friction disc wear.
1. Shear bolts broken.
2. Auger is frozen in place.
3. Ice or debris is obstructing
auger.
4. Attachment clutch/brake
out of adjustment.
5. Attachment drive belt
slipping.
CORRECTION
1. Repair or replace friction disc.
See Friction Disc Replacement.
2. Repair or replace traction drive
belt. See Traction Drive Belt
Replacement.
1. Normal friction disc wear.
Chunks or large pieces of rubber
mean friction disc should be
checked and replaced as
necessary.
1. Replace shear bolts (see Shear
Bolts).
2. Move unit to a warm area to
thaw.
3. With engine off, and auger
disengaged, check for
obstructions and remove.
4. Adjust attachment clutch/brake.
See Attachment Clutch/Brake
Adjustment.
5. Adjust or replace attachment
drive belt. See Attachment Drive
Belt Replacement.
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