NOTE: If the cable requires adjustment, refer to the instructions for Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls later in this section.

Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever

1.With the engine turned off, move the speed selector lever into sixth (6) position. Refer to Figure 3-10.

Chute Tilt Control Speed Selector Lever

Auger

Drive

Control

Control

Auger

Drive

Control

Control

Cable

Cable

 

Figure 3-10

2.With the wheel drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

3.Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

4.Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

5.If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. See Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls.

Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls

1.From beneath the handle, pull downward on the appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to

Figure 3-10 and Figure 3-11.

2.Slide the spring up the cable to expose the cable coupler threads and lock nut. Refer to Figure 3-12.

3.Adjust the lock nut as follows: If adjusting the drive cable, thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to lengthen the cable and allow the unit to move freely when the control is released. Thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler) to shorten the cable to reduce slippage and prevent the machine from being easily moved with the drive control engaged.

WARNING! Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

10Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up

Rearward most hole of the actuator brackets

Figure 3-11

Figure 3-12

4.If adjusting the auger cable, thread the lock nut outwards towards end of thread to lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released.

5.Securely hook each cable’s spring into the rear-ward most hole of the respective actuator bracket. Both cables hook into the rear-ward most hole of its bracket.

6.Repeat the wheel drive and auger control tests to verify proper adjustment. Repeat previous steps if necessary to attain proper adjustment of each cable.