Intermediate Frame Snowthrowers
6/2006
9
TP 300-5196-00-IS-SN
Check Snowthrower Controls
1. Check the skid shoes to make sure they are set at the
desired height. Adjust if necessary.
2. Check the traction drive control (A, Figure 18).
Snowthrower motion should stop when the control is
released.
3. Check the auger control (C). Auger movement should
stop when the control is released.
4. Check the chute direction control (D) for proper
operation. The discharge chute should rotate freely in
both directions.
6. Check the speed selector (B) for smooth operation.
The control must move freely into each speed posi-
tion gate and remain in position when released.
If controls do not function properly, perform the
appropriate adjustment as shown in the
Adjustment Section.
6. The auger is secured to the shaft by shear pins,
which will break if the auger strikes an object. Extra
shear pins are provided. Keep these pins with the
Operators Manual. Lubricate the auger shaft.
Figure 18. Snowthrower Controls
A. Traction Control
B. Speed Selector
C. Auger Control
D. Chute Direction Control
B
C
A
Operational Checks
1. Engage the auger control and release. Do this ten
(10) times.
Auger should come to a complete stop
within five seconds each time
. If not, perform
Auger Adjustments.
3. Engage traction control and release. Do this ten
times. Unit should come to a complete stop each
time. If it does not, perform the Traction Drive
Adjustments.
4. Remove the engine key. The engine must stop.
Perform
Safety Checks
Check Engine Controls
1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts,
bolts, clips, cotter pins and wires are secure.
2. Check to make sure spark plug wire is attached.
3. Check all controls for proper operation:
a. The engine should stop when the key is removed.
b. The fuel shut-off valve should stop the flow of fuel
to the engine
c. The recoil starter or electric starter (if equipped)
should crank the engine when activated.
4. Check the engine area for oil or gasoline leaks.
Correct any problems in accordance with the engine
manufacturers instructions.
5. Check to make sure that the on/off switch is set to the
ON position.
Figure 17. Check Engine Controls
A. Primer
D. Choke
B. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
E. Key
C. Recoil Starter
F. On/Off Switch
A
B
C
D
E
D
F
