Operating Tips - Yard Machines 317E660G000 Owner's Manual

TIRECHAINS(OptionalEquipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra t'action is
needed.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a fev, minutes
as the engine will not develop full pow6r until it
reaches operating temperature.
_ WARNING: Temperature of muf:ler and
surrounding areas may exceecl 150°1=.
Avoid these areas.
1. For most efficient snow removal, rem<_ve snow
immediately after it falls.
2. Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previous swath.
3. Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the scrap,=r bar for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward for hard-packed snow. If you (hoose to
use this snow thrower on gravel or crus ned rock,
adjust the skid shoes downward and us e caution
to avoid picking up gravel or rock with 1he shave
plate or augers.
4. Be certain to follow the precautions lised under
"To Stop Engine" on page 9 to preven possible
freeze-up.
5. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each
use.
ADJUSTMENTS
_1) WARNING: NEVER attempt to cle an chute
or make any adjustments while, mgine is
running.
CHUTEASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be acjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. TPe sharper
the angle, the shorter the distance snow s thrown.
See figure 13.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand _nob. Pivot
the top of the chute assembly to position1 desired.
Retighten the hand knob.
FIGURE 13.
Hand
Knob
SKIDSHOEADJUSTMENT
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. Refer to page 7 of the Assembly
Instructions.
TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Assembly
Instructions to adjust the traction drive clutch. If you
are uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked
as follows.
With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to
drain the gasoline or place plastic film under the gas
cap if the snow thrower has already been operated),
remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower
by removing six self-tapping screws.
With the traction drive clutch released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the traction
drive clutched engaged, the friction wheel must con-
tact the drive plate. See figure 14.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the jam nut on the
traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as
necessary. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable
when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the
frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be cer-
tain to remove it.
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FIGURE 14.
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AUGER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Adjustment
section of Assembly Instructions.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the shift rod, separate the shift rod and fer-
rule from the shift lever by removing the hairpin clip
and flat washer from the ferrule underneath the handle
panel. Refer to figure 7. Adjust as specified in the
Assembly Instructions.
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