Drive Control
Refer to “Auger and Drive Control Cables” of the Assembly & Set- Up - Section 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows:
1.With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated), remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the
Figure
2.Locate the opening between the axle support bracket and the front frame support (See Figure
Friction
Wheel 
Drive | Axle Supp. |
Plate | Brkt. |
| Opening |
| Figure |
3.With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. Refer to Figure
4.If there is no friction wheel clearance, or the friction wheel does not solidly contact the drive plate,
5.Reassemble the frame cover.
Chute Directional Control
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the remote chute lever on the control panel forward to pivot the upper chute down; move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward.
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly and
Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly and
Tire Pressure
Refer to the tire sidewall for the manufacturer’s recom- mended tire air pressure. Keep the tires filled to the recommended psi.
If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other
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