SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute | • Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so |
or make any adjustments while engine is | that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the |
running. | chute before retightening the hex nuts. |
Chute Assembly Adjustment
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow is thrown. To adjust the chute assembly, loosen the wing knob found on the let side of the chute and pivot the upper portion of the chute. Retighten the wing knob once the desired position is reached. See Figure 8.
Wing Knob |
Figure 8
Chute Directional Control
Support Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the chute directional control isn’t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows:
•Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which secure the chute directional control support bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 9.
| Spiral |
Hex Nuts | Support Bracket |
|
Figure 9
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the auger control.
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, of place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage BEFORE beginning to perform this adjustment.
•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.
•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six
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 10.
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate
Figure 10
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