•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.
•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the six
•With the traction control released, there must be clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.
•With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9.
Gear Shaft | Drive |
Cable | |
Friction Wheel | Pivot Rod |
| |
Rubber |
|
| Drive |
| Plate |
Figure 9
If adjustment is necessary:
•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable. Adjust the cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 5.
•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
•Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod Adjustment
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
•Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 10.
•Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.
•Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go.
•Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod.
•Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and sliding the shift rod connector back down into place.
IMPORTANT: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section, before operating the snow thrower.
| Shift Lever |
Hairpin Clip |
|
Flat |
|
Washer | Ferrule |
| |
| Upper Shift Rod |
Shift Rod |
|
Connector | Hairpin Clip |
| Lower Shift Rod |
Shift Arm |
|
Figure 10
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT: When following instructions in separate
engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with
Refer to Figure 9.
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. Remove the rear cover, lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting
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