Agri-Fab 45-0418 - Manuel (Page 17)

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PArTS TO reMOVe AT eND OF SeASON
Remove the A-arm brackets from the suspension •
of the ATV, especially before using your ATV for off-
roading, trail riding or other activities hard on the
suspension. See the owners manual of your ATV for
more information.
STOrAGe reCOMMeNDATIONS
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly. Wash off any salt •
deposit which may have dried on the thrower and
housing.
Any bare metal that has become exposed should be
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painted or coated with a light oil to prevent rust.
Lubricate all pivot and wear areas.
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Store in a dry area protected from weather. •
reMOVAL INSTrUCTIONS
Lower the snow thrower to the ground. •
Unplug the actuator. •
Unplug the tethered safety switch from the wire harness •
of the control box switch.
Remove the clevis pins from the strut mount assemblies
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attached to the bottom of the ATV's front A arms and
remove the stabilizer assembly from the ATV. (Refer to
figure 9 on page 7.)
Remove the 3/4" x 7-1/2" hex bolt from the rear hitch of
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the ATV to complete removal of the snow thrower.
TrOUBLeShOOTING
STOrAGe
PrOBLeM CAUSe COrreCTION
Spiral augers don't turn 1. Drive belt too loose 1. Increase tension on drive belt
2. Drive belt broken 2. Replace drive belt
3. Shear bolts are sheared. 3. Replace shear bolts
Clogged discharge chute 1. ATV ground speed too fast 1. Decrease ground speed
2. ATV throttle set too low 2. Increase to full throttle
3. Snow too deep 3. Raise snow thrower
4. Snow melts during contact with snow
thrower
4. Allow snow thrower to cool to outdoor
temperature before using
Snow thrower stalls 1. Object jammed in spiral auger 1. Stop ATV and snow thrower engine,
disengage the snow thrower clutch
and clear the auger
2. Hard or heavy snow 2. Decrease ground speed
Front wheels slide instead of steering 1. Not enough traction at front wheels 1. Increase scraper plate clearance by
lowering the skid shoes
2. Snow thrower wheels do not have
enough lubrication
2. Fill front grease zerks with grease
until a small amount comes out the
bottom
Snow thrower rides up over snow 1. ATV ground speed too fast 1. Decrease ground speed
2. Bottom snow is icy or hard packed 2. Lower the skid shoes so that front of
skid shoe is lower than the rear