Toro Snow Commander Service Manual page 52

MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine runs, but the
snowthrower discharges
snow poorly or not at all
Snowthrower does not
properly clear snow off
the surface
Snowthrower does not
self-propel
Rotor blades do not
stop properly
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Possible Causes
1. You are walking too fast or too slow.
2. You are trying to remove too much
snow per swath.
3. You are trying to remove extremely
heavy or wet snow.
4. The discharge chute is plugged.
5. The rotor control cable is improperly
adjusted or broken.
6. The drive belt is loose or is off the
pulley.
7. The drive belt is worn or broken.
8. The rotor blades are worn.
1. The snow on the surface to be cleared
is compacted down
2. The front of the snowthrower is not
down.
3. The scraper is excessively worn.
4. The rotor blades are excessively worn. 4. Replace the rotor blades and the
1. The front of the snowthrower is not
down.
2. The rotor blades are excessively worn. 2. Replace the rotor blades and the
3. The snow is too deep or the surface is
too slippery.
1. The rotor control cable is improperly
adjusted.
Corrective Action
1. Change your walking speed.
2. Reduce the amount of snow removed
per swath.
3. Don't overload the snowthrower with
extremely heavy or wet snow; reduce
the amount of snow removed per swath.
4. Stop the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and use a stick to remove
the snow from the discharge chute.
5. Adjust or replace the rotor control cable.
6. Inspect the drive belt, and install or
replace it.
7. Replace the drive belt.
8. Replace the rotor blades and the
scraper.
1. Throw the snow off the surface before
it becomes compacted.
2. Check the pivot cable, and adjust or
replace it.
3. Replace the scraper and the rotor
blades.
scraper.
1. Check the pivot cable, and adjust or
replace it.
scraper.
3. Push forward on the handle, but allow
the snowthrower to work at its own
pace.
1. Adjust the rotor control cable.
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