snow thrower has already been operated. Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the auger housing. See Figure 18.
•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six
Frame Cover
•Loosen the lock nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap earlier, remove it now.
Auger Control
•To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly and Adjustments on page 9.
Auger Housing
Figure 18
•When the traction control is released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. When the traction control is engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 19.
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate
Gap
Figure 19
•If any one of these are not occuring, adjustment is necessary. Follow the steps below to adjust the traction control.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments need to be made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces.
•Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.
•Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.
Drive Wheels
•The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. Follow the steps below for adjustment. See Figure 20.
Klick Pin in Hub
Hole and Inner Axle Hole
Outside
Hole in Axle
Figure 20
One Wheel Driving
•On the right side of the unit, place klick pin in the outside axle hole only. Do not place pin through wheel hub. This position gives power drive to the left wheel only, making the unit easier to maneuver.
Both Wheels Driving
•Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in the hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible. See Figure 20.
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