Chute Clean-Out Tool
Upper Chute Crank
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This tool and the electric cord are fastened with a
cable tie to the rear ofthe auger housing for
shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove
electric cord before operating the snow thrower.
Final Adjustments
Make these final adjustments before operating your
snow thrower for the first time. Failure to follow these
instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
Upper Chute
Crank Bracket
Hairpin Clip
NOTE: If you have a question about the terms used in
these instructions, refer to the descriptions and
illustration starting on page 8.
Lower Chute Crank
Traction Control & Shift Lever
Perform the following test to determine need for
adjustment:
Figure 3
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If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
the handle panel to the discharge chute into the
cable guide located on top of the engine.
See Figure 4.
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Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
With the traction control released, push the snow
thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine
should move freely.
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Engage the traction control and attempt to move
the machine both forward and back, resistance
should be felt.
Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)
position and repeat the previous two steps.
Cable
Cable
Guide
If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, 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
Discharge
Chute
immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:
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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.
Figure 4
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Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the
headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the
headlight wire around the lower right handle until
excess slack is removed. See Figure 5.
NOTE: For more details, refer to Traction Control
Adjustment on page 11.
Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator
lead coming from the right side of the engine
underneath the fuel tank.
Auger Control
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
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When the auger control is released and in the
disengaged “up” position, the cable should have
very little slack, but should NOT be tight.
Alternator Lead
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable.
Over-tightening may prevent the auger from
disengaging and compromise the safety of the
snow thrower.
Alternator
Lead
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In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower
engine as instructed on page 9. Make sure the
throttle is set in the fast position.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind
the snow thrower) engage the auger.
Lamp Wire
NOTE: Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity.
Figure 5
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