Adjustments
A |
BB
C
DC
Figure 17. Traction Drive Cable Adjustment
A.Cable Boot
B.Traction Drive Cable
C.“Z” Hook
D.Cable Adjustment Bracket
Note: If the cable is too slack the unit will not drive. If the cable is too tight the drive will be engaged without push- ing the handles down.
4.Slide the cable boot (A) over the cable adjustment bracket.
Run-In Adjustment
ALL MODELS
1.After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment. Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten- sion on cable. A small amount of arm movement is permissible if unit passes operating checks described in the Warning above.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Drain gasoline outdoors. Never drain the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid
1.Remove the gas from the gas tank.
2.Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3.Stand snowthrower on the front of the auger housing (C, Figure 25)
2.Loosen the capscrews (A, Figure 25) on each side of the bottom panel (B).
3.Remove the bottom panel (B).
4.Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward speed.
A
B
Figure 18. Friction Disc Measurement
A.Friction Disc
B.Frame
A
B 
E
C
D
Figure 19. Speed Selector Linkage
A.Speed Selector Rod
B.Jam Nut
C.Ball Joint
D.Locknut
E.Shift Rod
5.Note the position of the friction disc (A, Figure 18). The correct distance from the right side of the friction wheel to the outside of the frame is
6.Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward speed.
7.Loosen the jam nut (B, Figure 19).
8.Remove locknut (D).
9.Move the friction disc (A, Figure 18) to the correct distance,
10.Turn the ball joint (C, Figure 15) until it is aligned with the mounting hole in the shifter rod (E). When aligned, attach the ball joint(C) to the shifter rod (E) and tighten the jam nut (B).
11.Check that the snowthrower operates in R1. If not follow procedures
12.Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 25) and tighten the capscrews (A).
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