Traction Drive Clutch and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction drive clutch and shift lever, move the shift lever all the way forward to sixth (6) position. With the traction drive lever released, push the snow thrower forward. The unit should move forward freely. Then engage the traction drive clutch grip. The wheels should stop turning.
Now release the traction drive clutch grip, and push the unit again. Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position, then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the and the wheels should keep turning.
If you have resistance when moving the shift lever or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn. If the wheels do not stop when you engage the traction drive clutch grip, loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary. Tighten the jam 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 sec- tion on page 14.
ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES
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. See Figure 13.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired posi- tion. 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.
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.
TIRE PRESSURE (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
SECTION 6: CONTROLS
Auger | Traction |
Drive | Drive/Auger |
Clutch | Clutch Lock |
Shift
Lever
Chute
Crank
Figure 14
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of eight positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.
Figure 15
Skid
Low Position
High Position
AUGER DRIVE (See Figure 14)
Shoe Hex Nuts Carriage Bolts
Figure 13
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction drive clutch must also be released.)
10