SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Chute Directional Adjustment
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the Chute Tilt Control in the Know Your Snow Thrower Section.
Chute Directional Control And Support Bracket Adjustment (Model 724 STE)
If the spiral at the bass of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows:
•Loosen, but do NOT remove the hex nuts which secure the chute directional control support bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 10.
Spiral
| Support | |
Hex Nuts | ||
Bracket | ||
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Figure 10
•Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the chute before retightening the hex nuts.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment in Section 3 of this manual.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the traction control. If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, proceed as follows:
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before making this adjustment.
•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.
•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the six
•With the traction control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
Hairpin | Shift Lever |
Clip |
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Flat |
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Washer | Ferrule | |
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Clutch Rod | Upper Shift Rod | |
Connector | ||
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| Hairpin Clip | |
| Lower Shift Rod | |
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Shift Arm |
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Figure 11
•With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 12. If adjustment is necessary:
•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable (see Figure 5). Adjust the cable as necessary.
•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached and reassemble.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
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