NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.

See Fig. 6-4.

Shear Pin

Bow-Tie Cotter Pin

Figure 6-4

Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved adjust the shift cable as follows:

1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

2.Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See

Fig. 6-5.

Figure 6-5

3.Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.

4.Retighten the hex nut.

Auger Control

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.

Chute Assembly

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly.

Skid Shoes

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes.

18Section 6— Maintenance & Adjustments