Craftsman 486.248371 - Manual (Page 20)

TROUBLESHOOTIN
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Spiral augers don't turn 1. Upper or lower V belt too loose
2. Upper or lower V belt broken
3. Shear bolts are sheared.
1. Increase tension on V belt
2. Replace V belt
3. Replace shear bolts
Clogged discharge chute 1. Tractor ground speed too fast
2. Tractor throttle set too low
3. Snow too deep
4. Snow melts during contact with
the snow thrower
1. Use lower tractor gear
2. Increase to full throttle
3. Raise the snow thrower
4. Allow snow thrower to cool to
outdoor temperature before using
Snow thrower stalls tractor engine 1. Object jammed in spiral auger
2. Hard or heavy snow
1. Stop engine, disengage the snow
thrower clutch and clear the auger
2. Increase to full throttle and
decrease ground speed
Front wheels slide instead of steering Not enough traction at front wheels 1. Increase scraper plate clearance
by lowering skid shoes
2. Pull down on lift handle to
increase weight on front wheels
Snow thrower rides up over snow 1. Tractor ground speed too fast
2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed
1. Reduce ground speed
2. Lower the skid shoes so that front
of skid shoe is lower than the rear
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