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.

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If the spiralchuteatssemthe bottomlydoesofnotthehavechutefulldirectionalrange fromcontrolleft-tois-right,not If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow fullythe chuteengagingcontrolwithcabltheschutecan beassembly,adjustedtheto takechuteupbracketslack: can be the storage instructions below.

adjusted. To do so:

1. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts

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

1. fLoosenund ontheonetwocablenutsadjusterwhich secure. the chute bracket and

2. Store in a clean, dry area. reposition it slightly. See Fig. 6-6.

2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward

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. toRetightenake up theslacknuts(u .ually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable

3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, before retightening both hex nuts.

Off-SeasonrustproofStoragehe machine using a light oil or silicone to coat 3. Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute

the snow thrower. Figure 6-6

If the snowassemblythrowerhas fullwillrangenot befromusedleftfor-to30-rightdays. orSeelonger,Fig. 6-follow6.

4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower. the storage instructions below.

OffNOTE:-SeasonRefer toStoragethe Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your 1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. machine for information on storing your engine.

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow 2. Store in a clean, dry area.

the storage instructions below.

3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,

1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat

2.theStoresnowin a throwerclean,dry. area.

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rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat NOTE: Refer to the TecumsehEngine MaintenanceEngine manualsectionpackedfor informationwith your

the snow thrower. machineon storingforyourinformationengine. on storing your engine.

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

NOTE: Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your machine for information on storing your engine.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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