Making
Adjustments
Shift Cable
Auger Control
Refer to Auger Control Test on Page 11 to adjust the
auger control.
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot
be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust
the shift cable as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Placeposition.the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
LoosenSee Figurethe 5-3.hex nut on the shift cable index bracket.
Pivotcable.the bracket downward to take up slack in the
Retighten the hex nut.
Figure -3
Drive Control
When the drive control is released and in the disen-
gaged “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.
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push
the snow thrower forward. The wheels should not
turn. The unit should not roll freely.
3.
With the drive control released, move the shift lever
back and forth between the R2 position and the F6
position several times. There should be no resistance
in the shift lever.
4.
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in
Never attempt to
make any adjust-
ments while the
engine is running,
except where speci-
fied in operator’s
manual.
need of adjustment. Proceed as follows:
5. Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket.
See Figure 5-4.
Figure -4
6.
Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension).
7. Retighten the lower hex nut.
Chute Assembly (optional)
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by chang-
ing the angle of the chute assembly. To do so:
1.
Stop the engine by removing the ignition key and
loosen the plastic wing knob found on the left side of
the chute assembly.
2.
Pivoteningthethechutewing knob.upwardSeeor Figuredownward5-5.before retight-
Figure -
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