Bolens 644E, 614E, 664F Chute Assembly, Auger Control, Skid Shoes, Carburetor, Adjusting Shift Rod

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Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the discharge chute. Pivot the chute upward or downward before re-tightening the wing knobs.

Auger Control

Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operating Section to adjust the auger control.

Skid Shoes

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 19.

For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven.

Carriage

 

Bolts

Hex Nuts

 

 

Skid

 

Shoes

Figure 19

WARNING: Do not operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing injury to the operator and/or damage to the snow thrower.

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position.

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.

Carburetor

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.

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.

Adjusting Shift Rod

Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule and remove the ferrule from the shift lever. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

Models 602, 642, 662

Push up on the shift arm assembly as far as it will go. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod and align with the lower hole on the wider side of the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel. Secure the ferrule to the shift arm assembly again with the hardware earlier removed.

Refer to Figure 7.

Models 614, 644, 664, and 6A4

Push down on the shift arm assembly as far as it will go. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod and align it with the hole closest to the shift knob on the narrow side of the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel. Refer to Figure 8.

NOTE: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustments section before operating the snow thrower.

Drive Wheels

The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods of operation. Follow the steps below for adjustment. See 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.

Inside Hole

In Axle

Click Pin In

Outside Hole

Figure 20

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Training Important Safe Operation PracticesMaintenance and Storage Contents of Hardware Pack Loose Parts In Carton Before AssemblyAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingAttaching Shift Rod Hardware D Attaching Clutch Cables Hardware D Attaching the Chute Assembly Hardware FAttaching The Chute Directional Control Know Your Snow Thrower Operating Your Snow Thrower Electric Starter If equipped To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive To Engage AugersChute Clean-out Tool Drift Cutters If EquippedOperating Tips Traction Control and Shift Lever Making AdjustmentsSkid Shoes Chute AssemblyAdjusting Shift Rod Auger ControlLubrication Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerShave Plate and Skid Shoes Belt Removal and ReplacementServicing Your Snow Thrower EngineDrive Belt Friction Wheel RubberOff-Season Storage Trouble Possible Causes Corrective Action Trouble Shooting GuidePage Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Part Description Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Handle LH Drive Clutch Size Models 614E Models 642E, 642F, 662E, 614E, 644E, 664F, & 6A4E Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for