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Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING:
muffler and the surrounding areas may
°
exceed 150
F. Avoid these areas.
•
For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow
immediately after it falls.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENT
Axle Shaft
Sprocket
Hex Shaft
Friction Wheel
Figure 9
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean the
chute or make any adjustments while the
engine is running.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer
to Skid Shoe Adjustment in Section 3 of this manual.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final
Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the
traction control. If you are uncertain that you have
reached the correct adjustment, proceed as follows:
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your
snow thrower's engine, or place a piece of
plastic film under the gas cap to avoid
spillage before making this adjustment.
•
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
The
temperature
of
Drive Shaft
Chain
Drive Plate
•
Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•
Slightly overlap each previous path.
•
Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
the
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
•
Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To
Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.
•
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
•
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the six self-tapping screws.
•
With the traction control released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever.
•
With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9.
Hairpin
Clip
Flat
Washer
Clutch Rod
Connector
Shift Arm
If adjustment is necessary:
•
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable
(Figure 5). Adjust the cable as necessary.
•
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached and reassemble.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
10
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Upper Shift Rod
Hairpin Clip
Lower Shift Rod
Figure 10
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