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Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch
and shift lever, move the track lock lever to the
transport position (see Figure 16) and the shift lever
all the way to the left into fifth (5) position. With the
traction drive clutch released, push the snow thrower
forward to check that the tracks turn.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to “rock” the snow
thrower backward, then forward, to start the tracks
turning.
Engage the traction drive clutch and push the snow
thrower. The tracks should not turn. Release the trac-
tion drive clutch and make sure the tracks again turn.
Move the shift lever into to the fast reverse position,
then all the way to the left again. There should be no
resistance in movement of shift lever.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or
you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow
thrower, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive
cable and unthread the cable one turn. If you are able
to turn the tracks when you engage the traction drive
clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive
cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck and
repeat adjustment as necessary. Tighten the lock nut
to secure the cable when correct adjustment is
reached.
NOTE:
If you are uncertain that you have reached
the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment
section on page 13.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high
position when area to be cleared is uneven. See
Figure 14.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
(two on each side of snow thrower) and carriage
bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe
is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily
picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury
or damage to the snow thrower. If you do wish to
use the snow thrower on gravel, refer to “Track Lock
Lever” instructions in the Control section.
Figure 14
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Figure 15
SHIFT LEVER
(See Figure 15)
The shift lever is located below the handle panel.
The shift lever may be moved into one of seven
positions. Always run engine with throttle in the fast
position. Use the shift lever to determine ground
speed.
Forward—
five forward speeds. Position number one
(1) is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the
fastest.
Reverse
—two reverse speeds; R1 and R2. R2 is the
faster reverse speed.
AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH
(See Figure 15)
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the auger drive clutch against the handle to
engage the augers. Release to stop the snow
throwing action.
(Traction drive clutch must also
be released.)
Low Position
High Position
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Shoe
Auger
Drive Clutch
Traction
Drive Clutch
Shift
Lever
Chute
Crank
Left
Track
Control
Right
Track
Control
