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(Drive System Related Problems)
1. Clutch lock system not functioning correctly. Either it is staying in the locked mode or it is not locking at all.
Answer
a. Refer to Service Kit No. 753-0532. On units manufactured between 1993 and 1996 it is important to
make sure the handle panel and handle assemblies are fastened squarely to the rest of the unit. Try
loosening off the left and right handle assemblies and aligning the entire assembly. Re-tighten the left
and right handle assemblies and recheck the operation of the clutch lock system.
2. Auger and wheel drive cables failing prematurely.
a.
Ensure that both cables are correctly set. The correct tension is when there is about 1" of deflection in
each cable. The measurement should be taken half way between the lever and the frame assembly.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten these cables. The clutch lock system must function properly.
3. Auger or wheel drives slipping under minimal loads.
a.
Ensure that the cables are set to the correct tension as indicated above. If wheel drive is still slipping
check that the aluminum friction disc and friction wheel are clean and dry.
NOTE: Make sure the hex jam nuts are also tight on each cable. If the cables are overtightened the friction
wheel rubber will crack and distort.
4. Unit is difficult to turn in confined areas.
a.
Remove one of the wheel axle click pins and relocate it to the outer hole in the wheel axle. The unit will
turn much tighter.
5. Cracked drive wheel part no. 631-0002 on track drive models only.
a. Replace component with a new drive wheel.
NOTE: The part number is the same even though the part is now reinforced.
6. Steerable track system not functioning correctly in very cold damp weather.
a.
Remove lower frame cover and thaw out the ice that has formed on the right and left hand dog assem-
blies.
NOTE: Check the left and right ring gear assemblies at this time for ice buildup as well. If excessive
amounts of ice are forming, it is likely that the unit is being backed up through deep snow which is
entering the frame assembly.
7. Aluminum drive disc part no. 656-0009 (1992 through 1996) or 656-0012 (1996 wheel drive models only)
coming loose.
a.
If the drive disc is damaged it will have to be replaced. If it is just loose then apply some loctite to the
threads and reinstall the belleville washer and hex lock nut.
8. 79 tooth gear part no. 717-1288 breaking teeth and also damaging hex shaft part no. 717-1290.
a.
Replace components with new part no. 717-1415A. The hex patch bolt will also have to be replaced
with part no. 710-0538.
NOTE: Torque to 13 ft. lbs.
SNOW THROWER PROBLEM FLOW CHART
MODEL YEARS 1992 THROUGH 1996
600 & 700 SERIES MODELS (Small Frame)
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