# \[2024\] Keep Yarbo at its Best Performance

**URL:** <https://forum.yarbo.com/t/2024-keep-yarbo-at-its-best-performance/117>\
**Category:** General Issues\
**Tags:** maintenance\
**Created:** [March 5, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/2024-keep-yarbo-at-its-best-performance/117 "2025-03-05T07:06:03Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 5, 2025, 7:06am UTC](https://forum.yarbo.com/t/2024-keep-yarbo-at-its-best-performance/117/1 "2025-03-05T07:06:03Z")

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### Check the status of the discharge chute

- **Notice:**

- Operating with a clogged discharged chute can significantly shorten the motor’s lifespan and lead to subpar snow removal performance.

- SHUT DOWN Yarbo before cleaning a clogged discharge chute.

- NEVER use your hand to clean the chute. USE the tool provided in the package.

- KEEP HANDS AWAY from the auger and impeller, as they might harm your safety no matter if they are running or not.

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### Remove accumulated snow from Yarbo’s surface.

- For your safety, remember to wear gloves.

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### Inspect the auger, housing, impeller and shear pin.

- If any shear pins are broken or if the scraper bar and skid shoe show signs of excessive wear, replace them with new parts.
- Additional shear pins, scraper bars, and skid shoes can be ordered from authorized Yarbo dealers.