Bolens 1026 - Manual (Page 24)

Maintenance (continued)
TROUBLE POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION
Auger drive lever does not actuate auger Broken square key on engine drive
pulley
Broken woodruff key on input shaft
Replace key
Replace key
Auger spins with drive lever disengaged Excessive tension on spring at lower
end of auger drive control rod
Decrease spring tension
Wheel drive lever does not turn wheels Inadequate tension on spring at lower
end of wheel drive control rod
Broken wheel drive chain(s)
Drive disc out of adjustment
Broken or excessively worn wheel
drive belt
Broken square key on engine pulley
Increase spring tension
Replace chain(s)
Readjust drive disc
Replace wheel drive belt
Replace key
Wheels turn with drive lever disengaged Excessive tension on spring at lower
end of wheel drive control rod
Drive disc out of adjustment
Adjust spring tension
Adjust drive disc
Snowthrower does not throw snow well Discharge chute, impeller or auger
clogged with snow, slush or ice
Snow sticks to auger or chute
Incorrect wheel speed setting
Loose auger drive belt
Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire,use a long stick to unclog
chute,auger and/or impeller
Spray auger and chute with silicone
lubricant
When snowthrowing, generally use
faster speeds - use slower
speeds with heavier snow
Adjust auger drive belt
Snowthrower does not clear snow Skid shoes set too high
Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly
Adjust skid shoes equally until scraper
blade is 1/8" (3 mm) above surface
Adjust scraper blade until blade is 1/8"
(3 mm) above surface being cleared
Snowthrower makes sloping cut in snow Skid shoes not set at equal height
Scraper blade adjusted incorrectly
Adjust skid shoes to equal height
Adjust scraper blade ends equally
Electric start motor won't crank engine Electrical cord unplugged from outlet Plug electrical cord into outlet
Blown fuse or thrown circuit breaker
Faulty electrical cord or plug
Overheated starter
Replace fuse or re-set circuit breaker
Replace electrical cord
Allow starter motor to cool before
trying to start engine again
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