SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running. Refer to label in Figure 2 in safety section.
CHUTE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. The sharper the angle, the shorter the distance snow is thrown. See Figure 13.
To adjust chute assembly, loosen the hand knob. Pivot the top of the chute assembly to position desired. Retighten the hand knob.
Hand Knob |
Figure 13
Chute Directional Control
Support Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the chute directional control isn’t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows:
1.Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which secure the chute directional control support bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 14.
| Spiral |
Hex Nuts | Support |
| Bracket |
Figure 14
2.Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the chute before retightening the hex nuts.
AUGER CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the auger control, refer to FINAL ADJUST- MENTS in SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
1.Remove hairpin clip and slide shift rod connec- tor up to separate upper and lower shift rod. See Figure 15.
2.Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.
3.Rotate shift arm assembly counter clockwise as far as it will go.
4.Thread the upper shift rod on the ferrule to align upper shift rod elbow with lower shift rod hole.
5.Insert cotter pin and slide shift rod connector down. Tap to secure.
| Shift | |
| Lever | |
Upper | Ferrule | |
Shift Rod |
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Shift Rod |
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Connector |
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Lower | Hairpin | |
Clip | ||
Shift Rod | ||
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| Shift Arm | |
| Assembly |
Figure 15
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
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