Drive Control

Refer to “Auger and Drive Control Cables” of the Assembly & Set-Up - 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows:

1.With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain gasoline), remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws. See Figure

6-6.

Figure 6-19

2.Locate the opening between the axle support bracket and the front frame support (See Figure 6-7). Looking through this opening, with the drive control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.

3.With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. Refer to Figure 6-7.

Friction

Wheel

 

Axle

Drive

Support

Bracket

Plate

Opening

 

Figure 6-20

4.If there is no friction wheel clearance when the drive control is disengaged, or the friction wheel does not solidly contact the drive friction plate when the drive control is engaged, re-adjust the lock nut on the lower end of the drive cable following the instructions in the Assembly & Set-Up .

5.Reassemble the frame cover.

Chute Directional Control

The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the remote chute lever on the control panel forward to pivot the upper chute down; move the lever rearward to pivot the upper chute upward.

The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

Auger Control

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

Skid Shoes

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

Tire Pressure

Refer to the Assembly & Set-up for instructions on adjusting the tire pressure.

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 .

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 operator’s manual Maintenance for information on storing your engine.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

17