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Traction Control & Shift Lever
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To check the adjustment of the traction control and
shift lever, move the shift lever all the way to the
right to fifth (5) position. With the traction control
released, push the snow thrower forward. The unit
should move forward freely. Then engage the
traction control grip. The wheels should stop
turning.
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Now release the traction control grip, and push the
unit again. Move the shift lever back to the fast
reverse position, then all the way forward again.
There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and
the wheels should keep turning.
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If you feel resistance when moving the shift lever or
the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the
jam nut on the traction control cable and unthread
the cable one turn.
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If the wheels do not stop when you engage the
traction control grip, loosen the jam nut on the
traction control cable and thread the cable in one
turn.
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Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are not sure that you have adjusted
correctly, refer to the Adjustment section later in this
manual.
Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted.
a. For close snow removal on a smooth
surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger
housing. See Figure 15.
b. Use a middle or lower position when the area
to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 15.
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Figure 15
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Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts as shown in Figure 15. Move
skid shoes to desired position.
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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.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
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Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 15
to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended
tire pressure.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other.
WARNING:
Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury.
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Shoe
Low Position
High Position
