Toro 1028, 1130 Makingadjustments, AugerControl, ChuteAssembly, DriveControlandShiftLever, engine

SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER		attempt to		make any	• Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
adjustments	while	the	engine	is running,	the auger housing. See Figure 9.
except where	specified		in the operator's		Frame Cover
manual.

ChuteAssembly

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing the angle of the upper chute. Move the chute

tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase.

AugerControl

Refer to Auger Control Test in the Operating Section to adjust the auger control.

DriveControlandShiftLever

To check the adjustment of the drive control and shift lever, proceed as follows:

•	To check the adjustment	of the traction control
	clutch and shift lever, proceed as follows:
•	With the engine off, move	the shift lever all the way
	forward to the highest speed. With the drive control
	lever released, push the snow thrower forward. The
	unit should roll forward. Then engage the drive
	control. The wheels should stop turning.
•	Now release the drive control and push the unit
	again.
•	Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse
	position then all the way forward again. There
	should be no resistance in the shift lever, and the
	wheels should keep turning.
•	If you have resistance when moving the shift lever
	or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen
	the jam nut on the drive control cable and unthread
	the cable one turn.
•	If the wheels do not stop when you engage the
	drive control, loosen the jam nut on the drive control

Auger

Housing

Figure 9

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

•With the drive control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive

plate in all positions of the shift lever.

•With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 10.

If adjustment is necessary:

•Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the cable as necessary.

•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

•Reassemble the frame cover.

	cable and thread the cable in one turn.
•	Recheck the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
	Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
	correct adjustment is reached.

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of the snow thrower's tank, or place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage BEFORE making the adjustment.

To test further for correct adjustment, if necessary, proceed as follows:

Gear

Friction Wheel

Rubber

Drive

Pivot Rod

Plate

Figure 10

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.

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