cable) from the drive actuator bracket. See Figure 9.
•Push the cable coupler through the end of the spring to expose the lock nut. See Figure 10.
•Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) three full turns to provide more slack in the cable and reattach the spring to the bracket.
•Check the adjustment of the drive control as instructed earlier. Repeat the previous steps to provide more slack in the cable, if necessary.
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 beginning the job.
•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 drive control released, make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
•With the drive control lever engaged, make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 11.
| Trigger Cables | |
Shift Arm | Drive Actuator | |
Auger Actuator | Bracket | |
| ||
Bracket |
| |
Hex Nut |
| |
And Cupped | Hex Gear Shaft | |
Washer | ||
| ||
| Friction | |
| Wheel | |
| Drive Plate |
Figure 11
If adjustment is necessary, adjust drive control as instructed below:
•Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler) to provide less slack in the cable. Refer to Figure 10.
•Reattach the spring to the bracket.
| Shift Lever |
Hairpin Clip & |
|
Flat Washer |
|
Shift Arm | Ferrule |
| |
| Clutch Rod |
| Connector |
| Lower Shift Rod |
Figure 12
•Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod
If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of speeds, the shift rod is in need of adjustment. To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel.
•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position (fastest forward speed).
•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 12.
•Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole.
•Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
NOTE: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on page
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 to adjust the auger control. Check for correct adjustment as instructed before operating the snow thrower.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
•Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
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