Simplicity 960 Operator's Manual page 22

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PROBLEM
Auger rotates, but snow is not
thrown far enough
Poor traction
Auger does not stop when auger
lever is released
POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
1. Chute deflector too low. 1. Adjust deflector as necessary.
2. Engine speed too slow. 2. Set speed to full throttle.
3. Ground speed too fast. 3. Use slower speed selector setting.
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4. Snowthrower discharge chute i4. STOP engine and REMOVE the
clogged, key. DISCONNECT the spark plug
wire. Clear auger using clean-out
tool. See warning in SAFETY
RULES.
5. Check auger drive belt adjustment
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11 . Check tire pressure and tread.
il. Release BOTH auger engage
Control AND Free-Hand
TM
Control
to stop auger.
2. Loosen or straighten clutch rod.
Snowthrower does not stop when
drive lever is released
Discharge control is difficult to
operate.
Snowthrower veers to one side.
Excessive vibration.
5. Auger belt loose or worn.
1. Tires slipping.
1. Free-Hand
TM
control is ACTIVE.
2. Auger clutch rod too tight or bent.
3. Auger drive belt out of adjustment.
4. Auger belt guide out of adjustment.
1. Traction drive clutch rod bent or too
tight.
1. Traction drive clutch rod loose.
3. Adjust auger belt.
4. Adjust auger belt guide.
1. Loosen rod to remove slack or
replace. See adjustment procedure.
1. Tighten to remove slack. See
adjustment procedure.
2. Replace drive belt.
2. Drive belt loose, broken, or
stretched.
3. Drive roller chain damaged. 3. Replace chain.
4. Traction lock pins in free-Wheeling 4. Change traction lock pins to INNER
position (OUTER hole), hole to engage traction drive.
5. Replace disc (see your dealer).
5. Friction disc worn.
1. Gearing needs lubrication
2. Worm gear not adjusted properly.
3. Control rod gears misaligned.
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. Oil or grease as required.
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i2. Adjust worm gear. See adjustment
procedure.
3. Adjust gear bracket. See adjust-
ment procedure.
1. Check tire pressure.
i2. Make certain the left traction lock
pin is 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 con-
tinues, see your dealer.
Drive fails to move snowthrower 1. Traction drive out of adjustment. 1. Readjust drive, or shift speed selec-
at slow speeds, tor setting up one speed faster.
Speed selector difficult to move or 1. Hex shaft needs lubrication. 1. Lubricate hex shaft with 5W-50 syn-
frozen in place, thetic motor oil (see Maintenance).
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