Drive Control

When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment.

Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:

1.With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely.

2.Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.

3.With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There should be no resistance in the shift lever.

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

5.Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Fig. 6-5.

Chute Directional Control

If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:

the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:

1. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts

1. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts found on one cable adjuster.

found on one cable adjuster.

2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward

2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable before retightening both hex nuts.

before retightening both hex nuts.

3. Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute

3. Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6. assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6.

Figure 6-5

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

7.Retighten the upper hex nut.

Figure 6-6

Off-Season Storage

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below.

the storage instructions below.

1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.

1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

2. Store in a clean, dry area.

3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,

3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.

the snow thrower.

4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.

4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for information

NOTE: Refer to the TecumsehEngine MaintenanceEngine manualsectionpackedfor informationwith your on storing your engine.

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Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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