Traction
Move the shift lever back to the reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resis-
Drive
Shift Lever
tance in movement of shift lever.
Clutch
Lower
Hole in
Shift
Lever
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Hairpin 
Flat
ClipWasher
Figure 15
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Auger Drive Clutch
To check the adjustment of the auger drive clutch, push forward on the left hand clutch grip (depress the rubber bumper). There should be slack in the cable. Release the clutch grip. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger drive clutch grip against the left handle completely.
If necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. Refer to Figure 15. Recheck the adjustment. Tighten the hex jam nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch and shift lever, move the track lock lever to the transport position and the shift lever all the way left to fifth (5) position. With the traction drive clutch released, push the snow thrower forward to check that the tracks turn.
NOTE: It may be necessary to “rock” the snow thrower backward, then forward, to start the tracks turning.
Engage the traction drive clutch and push the snow thrower. The tracks should not turn. Release the trac- tion drive clutch and make sure the tracks again turn.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or you are unable to turn the tracks by pushing the snow thrower, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn. If you are able to turn the tracks when you engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck and repeat adjustment as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely. See Figure 16
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing an injury or damage to the snow thrower. If you do wish to use the snow thrower on gravel, refer to “Track Lock Lever” instructions in the Control section.
Skid | Hex Nuts |
Shoes |
Figure 16
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