SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

Shift Rod

•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel. See Figure 13.

•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.

•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the hole shown in Figure 13.

•Insert ferrule and reinstall the washer and hairpin clip.

IMPORTANT: Before operating the snow thrower, make sure the shift rod is adjusted according to instructions

•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

•With the wheel drive control released, check if there is clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. See Figure 14.

•With the traction control lever engaged, check if the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 14. If not, adjust as follows:

•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive 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.

•If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier, remove it now..

Shift Arm

Trigger Cables

 

on page 7.

NOTE: For adjustment of auger control, skid shoe and chute assembly, refer to Final Adjustments in Section 2.

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Auger Actuator Bracket

Hex Nut &

Drive Actuator Bracket

Shift Lever

Ferrule

Upper Shift Rod

Lower Shift Rod

Flat Washer

Hairpin Clip

Shift Arm

Clutch Rod

Connector

Figure 13

Cupped

Hex Gear

Shaft

Washer

 

Rubber

 

Friction

 

Wheel

 

Drive Plate

Figure 14

Auger Control

Refer to instructions on page 7 to adjust the auger control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment as instructed before operating the snow thrower.

Wheel Drive Control

If you are uncertain about correct adjustment, proceed as follows:

•Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage.

Chute Assembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to page 9for instructions.

The remote chute control cables have been pre- adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute assembly.

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OGST-3106 specifications

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