isengagedwithbothbearing platesandthatthewashersandre- tainingringareinstalledtheorigi-

nalpositionSeeFigure36. .

12,Fastenthebearingplatesusing

thefourboltsremovedearlier.

13.Make sure the hex shaft turns free- ly.

t 4. Check the adjustment of the friction

wheel. See "How To Adjust The

Friction Wheel" in this section.

15.Make sure the friction wheel and the

disc drive plate are free from grease or oil.

16.Install the bottom panel. See Figure 32.

17.Tighten the bottom bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

18.Install the top bolts on each side of the bottom panel.

19.Connect the spark plug wire,

HOWTO REPLACE THE AUGER SHEAR BOLT

The augers are secured to the auger shaft with special shear bolts. These shear bolts are designed to break and protect the ma- chine if an object becomes lodged in the au- ger housing. Do not use e harder bolt as the protection provided by the shear bolt will be lost.

,_ WARNING: For safety and to protect the machine, use only original equipment shear bolts.

To replace a broken shear bolt, proceed

as follows. Extra shear bolts were pro-

vided in the assembly parts bag.

1.Move the throttlecontrolto the stop position.Disengage all controls,

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire. Make sure aH moving parts have stopped.

3.Align the hole in the auger with the

hole in the auger shaft. Install the

F-0010SOJ

new shear pin and spacer. See

Figure 37.

4.Connect the spark plug wire.

/S!elar Pin

ar

_Figure 37

TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR

If you think your carburetor needs ad- justing, see your nearest Craftsman

Store. Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet.

For operation at higher elevations, con- tact your nearest Craftsman Store.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Over-speeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest Craftsman Store, which has the proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG

NOTE: This spark ignition system

meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regu- lations.

NOTE: This engine complies with all current Australian and New Zealand

limitations regarding electromagnetic interference.

If you have difficulty starting the snow thrower, adjust or replace the spark plug. Replace the spark plug is the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked. Follow the instruc- tions below.

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