Drive Control

When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment.

Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:

1.With the drive control released, push the snow thrower gently forward. The unit should roll freely.

2.Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely.

3.With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There should be no resistance in the shift lever.

4.If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment. Proceed as follows:

5.Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See

Fig. 6-5.

Chute Bracket Adjustment

If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be adjusted. To do so:

1.Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and reposition it slightly. See Fig. 6-6.

Figure 6-5

6.Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension).

7.Retighten the upper hex nut.

Figure 6-6

2.Retighten the nuts.

Off-Season Storage

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below.

1.Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.

2.Store in a clean, dry area.

3.If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.

4.Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for information on storing your engine.

18Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments