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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Rod
•
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 13.
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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 13.
•
Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole.
•
Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
IMPORTANT:
Before operating the snow thrower, make
sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions
on page 7.
NOTE:
For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 2.
.
Figure 13
Wheel Drive 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.
•
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
•
With the wheel drive control released, check if there
is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate
in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 14.
•
With the traction control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 14. 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 14
Auger Control
Refer to instructions on page 7 to adjust the auger
control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment
as instructed before operating the snow thrower.
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
page 9for instructions.
The remote chute control cables have been pre-
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on
the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of
the chute assembly.
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to clean chute
or make any adjustments while engine is
running.
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Shift Arm
Lower Shift Rod
Clutch Rod
Upper Shift Rod
Connector
Hairpin Clip
Flat Washer
Drive Actuator
Bracket
Trigger Cables
Shift Arm
Auger Actuator
Bracket
Hex Nut &
Cupped
Washer
Hex Gear
Shaft
Rubber
Friction
Wheel
Drive Plate
