Troubleshooting. - Power smart DB5023 Assembly Manual

4. Inspect the new belt to ensure it is the correct size and type.
Original – Part Number 5PJ670
5. Manually push the belt tension pulley up to allow installation of the new belt.
6. Position the belt onto the small drive pulley, then while holding the belt tension pulley
away from the belt, carefully wind the belt onto the large pulley. Do not damage the new
belt during installation.
7. Using Phillips screwdriver, install 4 screws attaching belt cover to housing

TROUBLESHOOTING.

Problem Possible Causes
WARNING - Before attempting to make any inspections, repairs or adjustments, stop the
snow thrower, wait for all moving parts to stop moving and carefully disconnect the AC
extension cord from the power source.
No power from AC
1
power source
Extension cord not
2
connected
No start
3 Extension cord faulty 3 Connect a known good extension cord
condition,
Improper starting
4
won't not
procedure
turn on
Auger damaged or
5
blocked
6 Faulty switch, wiring
or motor
Auger damaged or
1
Turns on,
blocked
but won't
Chute blocked or
2
blow
damaged
snow
Drive belt damaged
3
or loose
1 Extension cord faulty 1 Connect a known good extension cord
Improper extension
Turns on,
2
cord
but won't
run at full
Auger damaged or
3
speed
blocked
Drive belt damaged
4
or loose
5 Faulty wiring or motor 5 Call customer service or contact service center
Damaged chute crank
Chute
1
rod or crank gear.
crank
handle
Chute crank rod eye
will not
guide assembled
turn chute
2
incorrectly, binding
or is hard
chute crank rod.
to turn
Connect to known good AC power source
1
Securely connect extension cord at power source
2
and snow thrower
Review "Powering ON and OFF" procedure in this
4
manual
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
5
condition, repair as required
6 Call customer service or contact service center
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
1
condition, repair as required
Check chute for damage or blockage, repair as
2
required
Check drive belt condition, repair as required (drive
3
belt is located on left side behind cover)
Check extension cord length and gauge for use in
proper application, Review "Extension Cord Chart"
2
in this manual
Check auger for damage, blockage or frozen
3
condition, repair as required
Check drive belt condition, repair as required (drive
4
belt is located on left side behind cover)
Check chute crank rod and gear (where lower rod
1
connects under chute) for damaged or bent parts,
repair as needed.
Check installation of middle frame. If middle frame
is installed upside-down, the chute crank rod
2
eye-bolt will not line up when installing the chute
crank rod, see step 1 in assembly instructions.
19
Remedy