6
NOTE:

If the connector is not properly assembled, the

shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change

speeds or change directions.

• Ifnot al ready attached, slip the cables that run from
theh andle panel to the chute into the cable guide
located on top of the engine. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
• Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the
headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the
headlight wire around the right handle until excess
slack is removed.
• Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead
coming from the right side of the engine, beneath
thefuel tank.
Final Adjustments

Auger Control Adjustment

Checkt he adjustment of the auger control as follows:
• Push forward on the auger control (Refer to Figure
7)unti l the small rubber bumper contacts the upper
handle. There should be slack in the cable.
• Release the auger control. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control against the left handle completely.
Ifadjus tment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• Loosenth e jam nut and thread the cable in (for less
slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See
Figure 5.
Figure 5
• Recheck the adjustment before retightening the
jam nut against the cable.

Skid Shoe Adjustment

Thespace between the s have plate and the ground can
bead justed by repositioning the skid shoes found on
either side of the snow throwers auger housing. For
close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low
position.Usemiddleorhighpositionwhenareatobe
cleared is uneven. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
IMPORTANT:It is NOT recommended that this snow
thrower be operated on a gravel surface, aslo ose
stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the
machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface,
ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position
toal low the shave plate maximum clearance.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts
whichfa sten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
• Raiseor lower the skid shoe to desired position.
NOTE:

Make certainthe entire base of both skid shoes

are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the

skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid

shoes are reversable.

• Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
• Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on
theo pposite side of the snow thrower.

Tire Pressure Adjustment

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tirepressure and reduce to between 15 psi and
20 psi.
NOTE:

If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the

unit may pull to one side or the other.

CableGuide
“Z”End
Auger Control Cable
JamNut
Skid HexNuts
Shoes