ASSEMBLY
Testing Auger Drive Control
When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” posi- tion, the cable should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. Refer to Fig. 9 for location of controls.
WARNING
Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
1.In a
2.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control and allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.
3.With the engine running and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows no signs of motion.
4.If the auger shows any signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control cable.
Testing Wheel Drive Control & Speed Selector Shift Lever
Refer to Fig. 9 for location of controls.
1.Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
2.With the wheel drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.
3.Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.
4.Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.
If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. See Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls.
Adjusting Wheel Drive & Auger Controls
1.From beneath the handle, pull downward on the appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to Fig. 9 and 10.
2.Slide the spring up the cable to expose the cable coupler threads and lock nut. Refer to Fig. 11.
3.If adjusting the drive cable, thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler towards the end fo the thread) to lengthen the cable and allow the unit to move freely when the control is released. Thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler towards the cable) to shorten the cable to reduce slippage and prevent the machine from being easily moved with the drive control engaged.
Figure 10
Figure 11
WARNING
Do not
4.If adjusting the auger cable, thread the lock nut down the coupler towards the end of the thread to lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released.
5.Reattach the spring to the rearmost hole in the actuator bracket.
6.Repeat the wheel drive and auger control tests to verify proper adjustment. Repeat previous steps if necessary to attain proper adjustment of each cable.
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