Trouble Shooting - Woods SB54S Operator's Manual

PROBLEM
PTO Shaft shear bolt continues
to shear
Snowblower augers continue to
plug
Snow does not discharge
properly
Snowblower tends to dig or float
on snow
Chute will not turn
Auger fails to turn
20 Owner Service

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSES
PTO shaft at too great an angle.
PTO shear bolt is too soft.
Tilt on the snowblower is too
great causing an excessive
knuckle angle.
Tractor ground speed is too fast.
Insufficient fan speed.
Insufficient fan speed.
Augers are overloaded with
snow.
Snow is wet and sticky.
Tilt on snowblower not adjusted
properly.
Skid Shoes not adjusted prop-
erly.
Insufficient lubrication.
Incorrect number of spacers.
Auger drive shear bolt has
sheared.
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Do not exceed a 15 degree
angle at PTO shaft.
Use a grade 5 shear bolt. (GKN)
Use a grade 10.9 bolt. (Comer
20 series)
Use a grade 8.8 bolt. (Comer
40 series)
Reduce tilt on snowblower by
adjusting upper 3-point link.
Reduce ground speed to allow
augers to clear better.
Increase tractor PTO speed to
540 RPM.
Maintain a PTO speed of 540
RPM.
Reduce ground speed.
Reduce ground speed to allow
for better aeration of snow.
Adjust upper link on 3-point to
level the blower.
Adjust skid shoes to be even
with cutting edge.
Lubricate chute base and rotator
ring.
Check that 3 spacers are being
used.
Replace auger drive shear bolt.
MAN0869 (04/13/2011)