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Hex Shaft and Chain Lubrication (if
equipped)
NOTICE
Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber friction wheel
or the disc drive plate. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel
come in contact with grease or oil damage to rubber friction
wheel will result.
If grease or oil comes into contact with the disc drive plate or
friction wheel, make sure to clean plate and wheel thoroughly
with an alcohol based solvent.
1. Position speed select lever in the first forward gear.
2. Drain fuel to an approved container.
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Drain gasoline outdoors, away from fire and other ignition
sources. Wipe up any spills immediately. Do NOT allow
open flame, smoking, or matches in the area.
3. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.
NOTE: When the crankcase is filled with oil, do not leave
the snowthrower standing up on the auger housing for an
extended period of time.
4. Remove the bottom panel.
5. Lubricate the chains (A, Figure 15) with grease.
6. Wipe the hex shaft (B) with 5W30 synthetic motor oil,
before storage and at the beginning of each season.
7. Install the bottom panel.
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Gear Drive System (if equipped)
The gear drive system requires no maintenance or adjust-
ment. Should you have a problem with the gear drive system,
contact your authorized service dealer.
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Traction Cable Inspection
The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment
should be necessary. However, if the cables have become
stretched or are sagging, adjustment will be necessary.
Please see your dealer for this adjustment.
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment
The traction drive belt is under constant spring tension and
does not require any adjustment. If the traction drive belt is
slipping, see your authorized dealer.
Speed Control Rod Adjustment
If the speed control rod requires adjustment, see an autho-
rized dealer.
Easy Turn™ Cable Adjustment
If the Easy Turn cable has stretched, the gears will not dis-
engage when the control lever is activated. Adjust the cable
using the following procedure.
1. Turn the engine off and remove the key.
2. Loosen the jam nut (A, Figure 16).
3. Turn the adjustment nut (B) to lengthen or shorten the
cable. The cable should be tightened until all slack is
removed from the lever. However, it must not engage the
Easy Turn without depressing the control lever.
4. Tighten the jam nut (A).
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