Simplicity 1693650 860M Operator's Manual page 19

PROBLEM
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
Scraper bar does not clean hard
surface.
Scraper bar picks up and throws
stones on gravel drive.
Poor traction
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
Snowthrower does not stop when
drive lever is released
Snowthrower does not drive when
drive lever is engaged.
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
Drive fails to move snowthrower
at slow speeds.
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Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
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. Skid Shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Skid shoes improperly adjusted.
1. Tires slipping.
1. Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.
2. Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
3. Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
1. Traction drive clutch rod bent or too
tight.
1. Traction drive clutch rod 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. Gearing needs lubrication
2. Worm gear not adjusted properly.
3. Control rod gears misaligned.
1. Tires 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.
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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 a narrow board.
See warning in SAFETY RULES.
5. Check Auger Drive Belt Adjustment
1. RAISE Skid Shoes (this lowers the
Scraper Bar).
1. LOWER Skid Shoes (this raises the
scraper bar.)
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
1. Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
2. Adjust auger belt.
3. Adjust auger belt guide.
1. Loosen rod to remove slack or
replace. See adjustment procedure.
1. Tighten to remove slack. See adjust-
ment 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. Oil or grease as required.
2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
3. Adjust gear bracket. See adjustment
procedure.
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Make certain BOTH Traction Lock
Pins are in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive).
1. STOP engine and REMOVE the key.
DISCONNECT the spark plug wire.
Tighten all hardware. Replace auger
if necessary. If vibration continues,
see your dealer.
1. Readjust drive, or shift Speed
Selector setting up one speed faster.