Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service
WARNING
Before beginning any repair stop the engine, remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Inspection
1.Inspect the auger cable for kinks, wear, or frayed cable strands. Replace if worn or damaged.
2.Start the engine.
3.Engage the auger control for 5 seconds.
4.Disengage the auger control. The auger should stop in 5 seconds or less. If not, perform the auger control adjustment.
Adjustment
1.Turn the engine OFF.
2.With the auger control disengaged, measure the length of the cable spring (A, Figure 5).
3.Engage the auger control and measure the length of the expanded cable spring (A, Figure 6).
The cable spring should be stretched
4.Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 5) at the upper end of the cable. Hold the threaded end of the cable and turn the cable clockwise until the desired extension is achieved. Retighten the jam nut and repeat steps 2- 3.
If the cable sheath cannot be adjusted to achieve
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
B |
A |
Figure 5. Auger Cable Adjustment - Disengaged
A.Cable Spring
B.Jam Nut
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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
A |
Figure 6. Auger Cable Adjustment - Engaged A. Cable Spring
WARNING
DO NOT
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