Troy-Bilt 1400 Benutzerhandbuch

Snow thrower fails to start

1.  Key not in place

1.  Cord disconnected from the motor control. 

2.  Motor control defective.

3.  Extension cord not connected to the plug on 

the snow thrower.

4.  Extension cord not connected to a source of 

power.

5.  Circuit breaker reset button on the snow 

thrower or circuit breaker in the house 

receptacle tripped.

1.  Insert the key

2.  Reconnect the cord keeping the cord 

restraint close to the motor control.

3.  Replace motor control.

4.  Connect the extension cord to the plug on 

the snow thrower.

5.  Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt, 

60 hertz AC receptacle.

6.  Reset the circuit breaker reset button 

following instructions in the Maintenance & 

Adjustments section of this manual.

Circuit breaker on the

snow thrower tripping

1.  Too much workload on the snow thrower. 

 

2.  Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.

1.  Reset the circuit breaker on the snow 

thrower, take a smaller width of cut, and walk 

slowly.

2.  Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 or 20 

amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start 

the snow thrower again.

Unit fails to discharge snow

1.  Chute assembly clogged. 

 

2.  Foreign object lodged in auger. 

3.  Auger belt loose or damaged.

1.  Stop motor and unplug power cord. Clean 

chute and inside of auger housing with 

clean-out tool or stick.

2.  Stop motor immediately and unplug power 

cord. Remove object from auger.

3.  Replace auger belt.

Snow thrower vibrating at 

higher speed

1.  Bent motor shaft or damaged auger.

1.  Stop the motor, disconnect the power source 

and inspect for damage. Have repaired by an 

authorized service dealer. 

Cord disconnects frequently

1.  Extension cord is not properly attached to 

the cord restraint.

2.  Old, worn, or loose extension cord.

1.  Reconnect the extension cord to the cord 

restraint on the guide rod.

2.  Replace extension cord.

Snow thrower fails to self-

propel

1.  Auger control cable out of adjustment. 

2.  Auger drive belt loose or damaged.

1.  Adjust auger control cable as shown in 

Maintenance & Adjustments section.

2.  Replace auger drive belt.

Loss of power

1.  Cord disconnected from the motor control.

1.  Reconnect the cord to the motor control.