Snapper SMI I924E B&S 24 Operator's Manual page 25

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
Snowthrower does not drive and
auger does not rotate.
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
1. Chute deflector too low.
2. Ground speed too fast.
3. Snowthrower discharge chute
clogged.
4. Auger belt loose or worn.
1. Tires slipping.
1. Auger clutch cable too tight or
bent.
2. Auger clutch belt too tight.
3. Auger belt guide out of
adjustment.
1. Traction drive clutch cable bent or
too tight.
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. Belts are wet.
2. Traction drive clutch cable loose.
1. Gearing needs lubrication
2. Gear not adjusted properly.
1. Tire 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.
1. Hex shaft needs lubrication.
Troubleshooting
REMEDY
1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
2. Use slower speed selector
setting.
3. STOP engine and REMOVE the
key. DISCONNECT the spark
plug wire. Clear auger using
clean-out tool. See warning in
SAFETY RULES.
4. Check auger drive belt
adjustment
1. Check tire pressure and tread.
1. Loosen or straighten clutch cable.
2. Adjust auger belt.
3. Adjust auger belt guide.
1.Loosen cable to add slack or
replace. See adjustment
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. Clean snow and moisture off of
snowthrower and allow belts to
dry.
2. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
1. Oil or grease as required.
2. Adjust gear. See adjustment
procedure.
1. Check tire pressure.
2. Make certain the right traction
lock pin is in the INNER holes (to
engage traction drive, STD 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.
1.
Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50
synthetic motor oil (see Maintenance).
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