MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting when making any adjustments or repairs, always dis- connect the spark plug wire and place it where
it cannot make contact with the spark plug .
HOW TO ADJUST THE CHUTE CRANK
If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or right, adjust as follows.
1.Remove the top cover. See “How To Remove The Top Cover”.
2.Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the nuts.
3.Move the crank adjusting bracket to allow 1/8 inch (3mm) clearance between the notch in the flange and the outer diameter of the worm gear.
4.Tighten the nuts.
| Crank Adjusting |
Nut | Bracket |
|
Flange
1/8” (3mm) 
Worm Gear
Figure 18
HOW TO ADJUST THE AUGER CONTROL CABLE
The auger control cable is adjusted at the factory. During nor- mal use, the auger control cable can become stretched and the auger drive lever will not properly engage or disengage the auger.
1.Remove the end of the auger cable spring from the au- ger bail (see Figure 19).
2.Remove the boot from the auger cable spring.
3.Attach the end of the auger cable spring to the auger bail.
4.Loosen the jam nut (see Figure 19).
5.Turn the adjuster until the auger cable is slightly slack.
6.Tighten the jam nut.
7.Remove the end of the auger cable spring from the au- ger bail and install the boot.
8.Attach the end of the auger cable spring to the auger bail.
Auger Cable Spring | Auger |
Boot | Bail |
| |
Jam Nut |
|
Adjuster |
|
Auger Cable |
|
| Figure 19 |
9.To check the adjustment, start the snow thrower. Make sure the auger does not rotate when the auger drive lever is released.
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