SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

4.If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjust- ment. Proceed as follows:

5.Loosen the lower hex bolt on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 20.

6.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

7.Retighten the lower hex bolt.

Chute Bracket

If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted. To do so:

1.Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposi- tion it slightly. See Figure 21.

2.Retighten the nuts.

Auger Control

Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.

Skid Shoes

Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes.

Belt ReplacementAuger Belt

To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:

1.To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops.

2.Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by remov- ing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 22.

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

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