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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to clean chute
or make any adjustments while engine is
running.
Shift Rod
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washer
Shift
Arm
Figure 8
•
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 8.
•
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 8.
•
Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower
into the upper hole. See Figure 8 inset.
•
Reinstall the hairpin clip and the flat washer.
Before operating the snow thrower, make
IMPORTANT:
sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions
on page 6.
NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and
chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 1.
Traction Control
If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed
as follows:
•
Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower's
engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the
gas cap to avoid spillage.
Ferrule
Shift Rod
11
•
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing. See Figure 9.
Frame Cover
Auger
Housing
Figure 9
•
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
•
With the traction control released, check if there is
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in
all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 10.
•
With the traction control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 10. If not, adjust as follows:
•
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
thread the cable in or out as necessary.
•
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
•
Reassemble the frame cover.
•
If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier,
remove it now.
Sprocket
Gear
Shaft
Friction
Wheel
Figure 10
Axle Shaft
Chain
Drive Plate
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