Drive Control
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged | 5 | ||
“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It | |||
should NOT be tight. | |||
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. | Making | |
2. | Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push | ||
| The unit should not roll freely. | Adjustments | |
| the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. |
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3. | With the drive control released, move the shift lever |
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| back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 |
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| position several times. There should be no resistance |
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| in the shift lever. |
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4. | If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in |
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| need of adjustment. Proceed as follows: | Figure 15 | |
5. | Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. | ||
IMPORTANT | |||
| See Figure 16. | ||
6. | Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or | It is not recommended | |
| downward to increase cable tension). | that you operate this | |
7. | Retighten the lower hex nut. | snow thrower on gravel | |
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| as loose gravel can be | |
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| easily picked up and | |
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| thrown by the auger | |
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| causing personal injury | |
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| or damage to the snow | |
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| 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.
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