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Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod, See Figure 4. Tap the connector
until it locks on the lower shift rod.
NOTE: If th, ! connector is not properly assembled, the
shift rod will _ivot and you will not be able to change
direction or; _eed of the snow thrower,
_Connector
Lower
Shift Rod
\
Upper Shift
Rod
Note: Cut-out view of lower handle shown for clarity.
Figure 4
If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide
located on top of the engine. See Figure 5,
Cable Guide
Figure 5
If for shipping purposes, the headlight wire was left
unattached to the alternator lead, follow the steps
below to attach it now:
•
Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the
headlight beneath the handle panel. Wind the
headlight wire around the right side of the lower
handle until excess slack is removed, See Figure 6.
•
Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator
lead coming from the right side of the engine,
underneath the fuel tank. See Figure 6 inset.
Figure 6
FinalAdjustments
Traction Controland Shift Lever
To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift
lever, proceed as follows:
•
Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
•
With traction control released, gently push the
snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The
machine should move freely.
•
Engage traction control, and try to move the
machine both forward and back. You should
experience resistance.
•
Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)
position and repeat the previous two steps,
If you experienced resistance either when repositioning
the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move
the machine with the traction control released, adjust
the traction control immediately. To adjust, proceed as
follows:
•
Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable
and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn.
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Recheck adjustment.
•
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE:
For more
details,
refer to Traction
Control
Adjustment on page 12.
AugerControl
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
•
Push clown on the auger control until the small
rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There
should be slack in the auger control cable.
•
Release the auger control. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control against the left handle completely.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
•
Loosen the jam nut and th read the cable in (for less
slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See
Figure 7.
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