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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Rod
Figure 8
•
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 8.
•
Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest
forward speed.
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Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
•
Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper
hole in the shift lever. See Figure 8.
•
Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole. See Figure 8 inset.
•
Reinstall the hairpin clip and the flat washer.
IMPORTANT:
Before operating the snow thrower, make
sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions
on page 6.
NOTE:
For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.
Traction Control
If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed
as follows:
•
Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s
engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the
gas cap to avoid spillage.
•
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
•
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
•
With the traction control released, check if there is
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 10.
•
With the traction control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 10. If not, adjust as follows:
•
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
thread the cable in or out as necessary.
•
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
•
Reassemble the frame cover.
•
If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier,
remove it now.
Figure 10
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to clean chute
or make any adjustments while engine is
running.
Shift Rod
Shift
Arm
Flat
Hairpin
Clip
Washer
Ferrule
Frame Cover
Auger
Housing
Axle Shaft
Chain
Drive Plate
Friction
Wheel
Gear
Shaft
Sprocket
