Troubleshooting - Simplicity Massey Ferguson Agco Allis 1692934 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
1 Snowthrower auger does not rotate.
2 Auger does not stop when
electric clutch is disengaged.
3 Auger rotates, but snow
is not thrown far enough.
4 Scraper bar does not clean
down to hard surface.
5 Snowthrower picks up and
throws stones on gravel drive.
6 Tractor does not have sufficient traction.
7 Tractor not stable on sloping surfaces.
WARNING
CAUSE/SOLUTION
A. Electric clutch not engaged. Engage electric clutch.
B. Foreign material is blocking auger. STOP engine. Remove
key. Unplug auger with piece of wood. Read WARNING on
page 4.
C. Drive chain broken. Replace parts as required.
A. Electric clutch brake not operating properly. See your dealer.
A. Engine RPM too slow. Set throttle to FULL.
B. Ground speed too fast. Use slow ground speed.
C. Snowthrower discharge chute clogged. STOP engine. Remove
key. Unplug discharge chute.
A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted. Adjust skid shoes.
B. Lift height out of adjustment. See ADJUSTMENTS section.
A. Skid shoes not properly adjusted for ground surface.
Adjust skid shoes.
B. Too much downward pressure on snowthrower. Raise
snowthrower slightly.
C. Downward pressure out of adjustment.
See ADJUSTMENT section.
A. Tractor too light at rear wheels.
Use Quick Tach weights, wheel weights, and tire chains.
A. Ground speed too fast. Reduce speed.
B. Tractor not properly weighted.
See Recommended Accessories, page 1.
C. Slope grade too steep. See warning box on page 2.
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