Briggs & Stratton 130000 Operator's Manual page 17

Adjusting the Auger and Traction Cable
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller to
throw snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in the
auger or impeller resulting in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
• Over-tightening the auger and impeller cable may cause
the auger and impeller to rotate even if the auger control
is not pressed down.
• Over-tightening the traction cable may cause drive to
engage even if the traction control is not pressed down.
Follow the adjustment procedure to ensure the cables are not
over-tightened.
The auger and impeller should rotate only when the auger
control is engaged and must stop within 5 seconds when the
auger control is released. If the auger and impeller do not rotate
or do not stop as described, adjust the control cable or contact
an authorized service dealer to adjust the control cable.
The unit should only move when the traction control is engaged
and must stop immediately when the traction control is released.
If the unit does not stop as described, adjust the control cable
or contact an authorized service dealer to adjust the control
cable.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Loosen jam nut (A, Figure 19).
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3. Hold control cable (B) to keep it from rotating.
Note: The cable should not rotate while making adjustment.
4. Turn collar (C) to remove slack but do not over-tighten.
5. Tighten jam nut.
6. After adjustment, check the operation of the auger and
traction controls, as well as the Free Hand feature using
the tests below:
Test 1 - Auger/Impeller Control
With the engine running:
• Press down on the auger control lever. (The
auger/impeller should rotate)
• Release the auger control lever. (The auger/impeller
must stop within 5 seconds)
Test 2 - Traction Drive Control
With the engine running and speed control in 1st gear:
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