Adjustments

Run-In Adjustment

8. Note the position of the friction wheel (A, Figure

ALL MODELS

24). The correct distance from the right side of the

friction wheel to the outside of the frame is 4-5/16”

1. After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment.

(10.95 cm). If the friction wheel is not in the

Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing

correct position, adjust as follows.

tension on cable. A small amount of arm

9. Move the friction wheel (A, Figure 24) to the

movement is permissible if unit passes operating

correct distance, 4-5/16” (10.95 cm).

checks described in the Warning above.

10. Tighten the 1/4-20 shift lever nuts (B, Figure 23) to

 

WARNING

60 lb-in. (6,8 Nm).

11. Check that the snowthrower operates in R1. If not

 

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be

follow procedures 1-10 and readjust as necessary.

handled with care. Drain gasoline outdoors.

12. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 22) and tighten

Never drain the tank when the engine is still

the capscrews (A).

hot from recent operation. Do not allow open

 

flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid

 

over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

2. Remove the gas from the gas tank.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

4. Stand snowthrower on the front of the auger

 

 

A

 

housing (C, Figure 22).

Reproduction

 

 

5. Remove the capscrews (A) on each side of the

orf

 

 

B

bottom panel (B).

 

 

 

 

 

6. Remove the bottom panel (B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-5/16”

 

 

 

 

 

(10.95 m)

 

 

 

A

Fig re 24. Friction Disc Measurement

 

A

 

B. Frame

 

 

 

C

ADJUST THE DRAG ON THE CHUTE

 

Not

 

 

ROTATION

 

 

B

 

Note: After repeated use, the chute rotation gear may

 

 

loosen, causing the chute to move back to the center

Figure 22. Bottom Cover

 

position.

 

 

 

 

Adjust the drag by tightening the nut (A, Figure 25).

A. Capscrews

 

 

Tightening the nut will limit the chute from moving without

B. Bottom Panel

 

 

the operator turning the chute rotation crank.

 

C. Auger Housing

 

 

 

 

 

7. Loosen shift lever screws (A, Figure 23), and position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward speed.

 

A

 

A

B

 

Figure 23. Shift Lever Adjustment

Figure 25. Chute Rotation Gear

A. Nut

A. Shift Lever

 

B. Nuts, 1/4-20

 

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