•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Refer to Figure 7.
•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.
Trigger Cables |
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Shift Arm | Drive Actuator | |
Auger Actuator | Bracket | |
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Bracket |
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Hex Nut & |
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Cupped | Hex Gear Shaft | |
Washer | ||
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| Rubber | |
| Friction | |
| Wheel | |
| Drive Plate |
Figure 10
Shift Rod
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.
•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel.
•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.
•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.
•Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever. See Figure 11.
•Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole.
•Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.
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 |
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Flat Washer |
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| Ferrule |
Shift Arm | Upper Shift Rod |
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| Clutch Rod |
| Connector |
| Lower Shift Rod |
Figure 11
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the “Know Your Snow Thrower” section.
The remote chute control cables have been pre- adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute assembly.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment in the Assembly Section.
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under Final Adjustments in the Assembly Section to adjust the auger control.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repair- ing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all mov- ing parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the
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