Auger Control Test
1.To check the adjustment of the auger control, push forward the left hand control until the rubber bumper is compressed. There should be slack in the cable.
2.Release the control. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control grip against the left handle completely.
WARNING: Do not
•If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam nut and rotate the coupling end of the cable (without turning the cable) counterclockwise to provide more slack.
3.Recheck the adjustment. Tighten jam nut against the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Coupling
Jam 
Nut
Auger
Cable
Figure 9
Drive Control & Shift Lever
1.Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
2.Move the shift lever all the way forward to the sixth
(6) position.
3.With the drive control lever released, spin the snow thrower wheels by hand. The wheels should turn; however, you may feel some resistance.
4.Engage the drive control. The wheels should no longer turn.
5.Now release the drive control and spin the wheels again.
6.Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse position and then all the way forward again. There should be no resistance in the shift lever and the wheels should turn.
7.If you face resistance when moving the shift lever or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen the lock nut on the traction drive cable and unthread the cable one turn.
8.If the wheels can still be turned when you engage the drive control, loosen the hex jam nut and rotate the coupling end of the cable (without turning the cable) in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and repeat if needed.
9.Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: For further details, refer to the Adjustment section on page 16.
Skid Shoe
Locate the shave plate and the skid shoes in Figure
12.The space between this shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower.
If for some reason, you have to operate the snow thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.
Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan. See Figure 11.
High |
IMiddle |
Low |
Hex Jam Nut |
Skid |
Shoe |
Figure 10- Standard Skid Shoe
Figure 11- Reversible Skid Shoe
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