WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed
150°F. Avoid these areas.
•For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.
•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
•Slightly overlap each previous path.
•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Chute Assembly 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.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjustment in the Assembly Section 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 the snow thrower’s tank, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage BEFORE making the 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.
•With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 8.
Sprocket | Axle Shaft |
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Gear | Chain |
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Shaft |
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Friction | Drive Plate |
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Wheel |
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Figure 8
If adjustment is necessary:
•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and adjust the cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 5.
•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
•Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod Adjustment
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
•Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 9.
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 | |
Shift Arm |
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Figure 9
•Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.
•Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go.
•Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod.
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