Troubleshooting - Yardworks 60-3983-8 Owner's Manual

Problem
The handle is The carriage bolts are not properly seated
not in position.
The Snow The power cord is disconnected from the
Thrower does not switch.
start.
The switch is defective.
The extension cord is not connected to the
plug.
The extension cord is not connected to the
power source.
The motor is on,
The belt is damaged.
but the rotor does
not turn.
The Snow
The scraper is worn.
Thrower leaves a
thin layer of snow
behind.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Causes
Adjust the height of the handle, and verify
that the carriage bolts are properly seated.
Tighten the knobs.
Reconnect the cord, and use the cord
restraint to keep the cord close to the
switch.
Replace the switch.
Connect the plug on the Snow Thrower to
the extension cord.
Plug the extension cord into a live 120 V AC
60 Hz outlet.
Replace the belt (see the section entitled
Inspecting/Replacing the Drive Belt).
Replace the scraper (see the section
entitled Replacing the Scraper).
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