2.
Reposition the drift cutters to the housing with the notches
facing to the front of the unit as shown in Figure 3-13.
Secure with plastic wingnuts and carriage bolts. Bolts
should be on the inside of the housing and seated in the
notches of the drift cutter, see inset Figure 3-13.
3.
To adjust the drift cutters loosen the wingnuts and slide
the drift cutter into desired position. Seat the bolt in the
notch and retighten the wingnuts.
Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped)
The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to
the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower
handle. Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the
cable tie to prevent interference with the recoil starter handle.
See Fig. 3-14.
Tire Pressure
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire
pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side
wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended psi and deflate (or
inflate) the tires as necessary.
WARNING:
Under any circumstance do not exceed
manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for
recommended pressure.
NOTE:
Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for
performance purposes.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to
operating the snow thrower.
Clean-Out Tool
The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing
and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 13 for
instructions on how to properly use it.
NOTE:
This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the
auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating
the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-12.
WARNING:
Never use your hands to clean snow
and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Drift cutters are assembled at the factory for shipping purposes.
Assemble the drift cutters as shown in Figure 3-13 prior to
operating your snowthrower.
1.
Remove the plastic wingnuts and carriage bolts from the
bag with your manual along with the hardware securing
the drift cutters to the housing.
Fig. 3-13
Chute Clean-Out
Tool
Fig. 3-12
Fig. 3-14
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