15
Drive Control Cable Tension
Adjustment
WARNING! Entanglement Hazard - Before
performing any adjustment procedures, make
sure the engine is off and remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug to ensure the
engine cannot accidently start. Never adjust
cable tension with the engine running.
The drive control cable is located on the right
side (when standing behind the snow blower)
and is made up of an upper and lower cable
connected by an adjustment plate. The
adjustment plate is located in-line with the cable
below the control handle and is covered by a
black plastic slip cover. The adjustment plate is
used to adjust the drive control cable drive wheel
friction tension.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect the upper cable from the drive
control handle.
3. Slide up the slip cover to access the
adjustment plate.
1 – Upper Drive Control Cable (Always in upper center
hole)
2 – Adjustment Plate
3 – Lower Drive Control Cable
4 – Slip Cover
5 – Adjustment Plate Lower Cable Opening
4. Adjustment is made by changing the position
of the lower cable in the adjustment plate
holes (1 to 9). Only move the lower cable
diagonally one hole at a time from its original
position.
Note: The upper cable end must be in the
upper single center hole of the adjustment
plate. Do not change the position of the upper
cable.
5. Connect the upper cable to the control handle.
