•Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod. See Figure 4. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change direction or speed of the snow thrower.
Connector
Lower | Upper Shift | |
Shift Rod | ||
Rod | ||
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Note:
Figure 4
•If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 5.
Cable Guide
Figure 5
If for shipping purposes the wiring harness was left unattached to the power lead, follow the steps below to attach it now:
•Follow the conduit that holds the wiring harness from under the right side of the handle panel to where the connectors are located at the bottom of the right hand lower handle. See Figure 6.
•Plug the wiring harness into the power lead located on the right side of the engine, underneath the fuel tank. See Figure 6 inset.
Lower Handle
Conduit
Power Lead
Wiring |
Harness |
Figure 6
Final Adjustments
Traction Control and Shift Lever
To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, proceed as follows:
•Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
•With traction control released, gently push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.
•Engage traction control, and try to move the machine both forward and back. You should experience resistance.
•Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.
If you experienced resistance either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the traction control released, adjust the traction control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:
•Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn.
•Recheck adjustment.
•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: For more details, refer to Traction Control Adjustment on page 12.
Auger Control
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
•Push down on the auger control until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There should be slack in the auger control cable.
•Release the auger control. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control against the left handle completely.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
•Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 7.
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