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FIG. 28
AXLE
KLIK PIN
HOLE
TRACK HUB
TRACK
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE TRACKS (See Fig. 28)
• Remove the klik pin and remove track from axle.
TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 29)
Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle,
located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section
tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster.
Adjust until cable is snug.
ADJUSTER TURN
BUCKLE
FIG. 29
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING POWER STEERING
CABLES (See Figs. 30-35)
Power steering cables can be adjusted to improve perfor-
mance of steering system. The cable has an in-line adjuster
that can be turned to shorten or lengthen the cable exten-
sion. Location of adjuster is shown in figure 30.
1. Stand the snow thrower on the front of the auger
housing.
2. Remove wheels or tracks from axles. To remove tracks
it is necessary to remove the cross bar that connects
the two track frames together. Remove screws on
each end of the cross bar.
3. Remove the plastic power steering cover. (See Fig.31)
NOTE:
The position of the steering bellcrank is critical in
the operation of the steering system. If it is positioned too
high, the steering system will automatically disengage itself
while driving, giving the operator the impression of wheel
slippage. If the bellcrank is positioned too low, it may be
very difficult to disengage the steering clutch while driving,
or it may also disengage itself. The correct setting of the
bellcrank will give optimum performance.
NOTE:
Figure 32 shows the bellcrank positioned too
high, causing clutch to disengage while driving and giving
appearance of wheel slip.
FIG. 31
ADJUSTER
FIG. 30
STEERING
BELLCRANK
POWER STEERING
COVER
ENGINE
SEE ENGINE MANUAL.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 2,134 meters. If
your engine does not operate properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your snow thrower to a service
center/department.
ENGINE SPEED
Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above
the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will
void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high
speed needs adjusting, contact a service center/depart-
ment, which has the proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary ad just ments.
TO ADJUST TRACTION BELT AND AUGER BELT
TENSION
If the traction or auger belt is slipping because it is not tight
enough when engaged, the tension can be increased by
adjusting the spring location in the control rod. Unhook
the rod from the control lever and move the spring at the
bottom of the rod one or two holes closer to the top of the
rod. This effectively shortens the rod and increases the
belt tension. (See "INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD" in
the Assembly section of this manual.)
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