•With the traction control is engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 20.
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate
Gap
Figure 20
If adjustment is necessary:
•Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary.
•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
•Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap earlier, remove it now.
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so, stop the engine by removing the ignition key and loosen the plastic wing knobs found on either side of the discharge chute. Pivot the chute upward or downward before
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operating Section to adjust the auger control.
Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. See Figure 21.
•For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.
•Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven.
Carriage |
|
Bolts | Hex Nuts |
| |
| Skid |
| Shoes |
Figure 21
WARNING: Do not operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing injury to the operator and/or damage to the snow thrower.
•Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position.
•Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Carburetor
•Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load.
•Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.
WARNING: If any adjustments need to be made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces.
Adjusting Shift Rod
•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule and remove the ferrule from the shift lever. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.
•Push down on the shift arm assembly as far as it will go. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod and align it with the hole closest to the shift knob on the narrow side of the shift lever assembly behind the handle panel. Refer to Figure 10.
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