Troubleshooting, Adjustments & Service Troubleshooting Chart - Snapper Legacy XL 2000 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting
Locate the problem you've encountered in the chart below. Check the possible causes one at a time in the order list-
ed. Correct any problems that are found and operate the snowthrower to see if you have eliminated the problem.
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the tractor or snowthrower only when the engine is
stopped, parking brake is set, and all moving parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key before
beginning maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the engine.
PROBLEM
Blower does not
Blower does not lift
Auger does not
rotate.
Snowthrower vibrates
excessively.
Uneven cut on
bottom of blower.
Uneven cut on
bottom of blower.
Discharge chute does
not rotate.
WARNING
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
PTO Selector in wrong position.
Hydraulics Selector in wrong position.
Broken shear bolt.
Faulty auger gearbox.
Faulty bearings (gearbox,
auger or discharge fan).
Auger or discharge
fan bent or broken.
Faulty auger gearbox.
Scraper bar is worn
back to blower
housing.
Skid shoes out of
adjustment.
Discharge chute not
lubricated.
Something is caught
in discharge fan.
Electric Motor defective.
12
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Put selector in forward position.
Switch to forward position.
Replace shear bolt.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
See your dealer.
Replace or reverse
scraper bar.
Check and adjust
shoes accordingly.
Lubricate discharge chute.
Inspect and remove
foreign material with
engine off and all
motion stopped.
See your dealer.