•With the traction control released, make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
•With the traction control lever engaged, make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See Figure 11.
Trigger Cables |
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Shift Arm | Drive Actuator | |
Auger Actuator | Bracket | |
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Bracket |
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Hex Nut |
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And Cupped | Hex Gear Shaft | |
Washer | ||
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| Friction | |
| Wheel | |
| Drive Plate |
Figure 11
If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as instructed below:
•Thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to provide more slack in the cable or thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler) to provide less slack in the cable. Refer to Figure 10.
•Reattach the spring to the bracket.
•Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod
If your snow thrower is not achieving its full range of speeds, the shift rod is in need of adjustment. To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel.
•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position (fastest forward speed).
•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 12.
| Shift Lever |
Hairpin Clip & |
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Flat Washer |
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Shift Arm | Ferrule |
| Clutch Rod |
| Connector |
| Lower Shift Rod |
Figure 12
•Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole.
•Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
NOTE: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on page 11— Traction Control and Shift Lever before operating the snow thrower.
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test on page 10 to adjust the auger control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment as instructed before operating the snow thrower.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
•Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal on both sides, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.
For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position. See Figure 13.
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