Yard-Man 31AE993I401 Operator's Manual page 12

Shift Rod
If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of
speeds, the shift rod is in need of adjustment. To
adjustment. To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
• Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel.
• Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest
forward speed.
• 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 12.
• Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole.
• Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
NOTE: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of
the shift rod as instructed under Final Adjustments in
the Assembly Section, before operating the snow
thrower.
Hairpin Clip
Flat Washer
Shift Arm
Figure 12
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Upper Shift Rod
Clutch Rod
Connector
Lower Shift Rod
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 9 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
Chute Tilt Control on page 6.
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.
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