When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.

7.SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift rod.

7.1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position and remove the hairpin clip which secures the ferrule to the shift lever. See Figure 11.

Hairpin Clip

Ferrule

Figure 11

7.2.Rotate the shift arm down as far as it will go. See Figure 12.

Shift Arm

Figure 12

7.3.Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod until it aligns with the hole in the shift lever.

7.4.Re-secure the ferrule with the hairpin clip removed earlier.

8.AUGER BELT REPLACEMENT

8.1.Using a 3/8” socket and extension, remove the two self-tapping screws securing the plastic belt cover to the frame. See Figure 13.

Slf Tapping Screws

Figure 13

8.2.Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Fig- ure 14.

Auger Belt

Engine Pulley

Figure 14

NOTE: Place a scewdriver under the belt as you pull slowly on the starter cord to wind the belt off the pulley

8.3.Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

8.4.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

8.5.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

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