1. Open the spark plug
access door
on the control panel (Figure 18).
2. The spark plug and wire are now visible.
3. Remove the spark plug wire.
4. Clean the area around the spark plug base to prevent dirt from entering the engine when the spark plug is
removed.
5. Remove the spark plug.
6. Check the spark plug. If the spark plug is cracked, fouled or dirty, it must be replaced .
7. Set the gap between the electrodes of the new spark plug at 0.030 inch (Figure 19).
8. Install the spark plug in the cylinder head and firmly tighten.
Figure 18
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when making any adjustments or repairs, always
disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot make contact with the spark plug .
ADJUSTAUGERCONTROLCABLE
The auger control cable is adjusted at the factory. During normal use, the auger control cable can become
stretched and the auger drive lever will not properly engage or disengage the auger.
1. Remove the
“Z” hook
from the
auger drive lever
(Figure 20)
.
2. Slide the
cable boot, if equipped,
up the
auger control cable
until the
cable boot
does not cover any
portion of the
cable adjustment bracket
(Figure 21).
3. Pull the
auger control cable
through the eyehole in the
cable adjustment bracket
as shown by the arrow
in Figure 21. This will create enough slack to allow the
“Z” hook
to be easily removed.
4. Install the
“Z” hook
into the next available adjustment hole in the
cable adjustment bracket.
This is the
adjustment hole located one notch down from where the
“Z” hook
was previously attached.
5. Pull the
auger control cable
back through the eyehole of the
cable adjustment bracket
until all the slack is
taken out of the
auger control cable.
6. Slide the
cable boot
back down over the
cable adjustment bracket.
7. Install the
“Z” hook
to the
auger drive lever
(Figure 20).
8. To check the adjustment, start the snow thrower. Make sure the auger does not rotate when the
auger drive
lever
is released. Engage the
auger drive lever
and make sure auger rotates. If the auger does not rotate,
repeat this “Adjust Auger Control Cable” procedure.
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