•
With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 9.
•
Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod
by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and
sliding the shift rod connector back down into place.
If adjustment is necessary:
•
•
•
Loosen the jam nut on the drive cable. Adjust the
cable as necessary. Refer to Figure 7.
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
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
Reassemble the frame cover.
Skid Shoes
Drive
Cable
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted. See Figure 11.
Gear Shaft
•
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise
skid shoes higher on the auger housing.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be
cleared is uneven.
•
Pivot Rod
Friction Wheel
Rubber
Drive
Plate
Figure 9
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.
Shift Rod Adjustment
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows:
•
Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod
connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from
the lower shift rod. See Figure 10.
Figure 11
•
•
Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.
Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s
position) as far as it will go.
Thread the upper shift rod downward until the
elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in
the lower shift rod.
WARNING: Do not operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be
easily picked up and thrown by the auger
causing injury to the operator and/or
damage to the snow thrower.
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•
•
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four flange lock
nuts and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired
position.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe
is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Shift Lever
Hairpin Clip
Carburetor
Flat
Washer
•
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
Ferrule
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Upper Shift Rod
Shift Rod
Hairpin Clip
•
Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with
your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.
Connector
Shift Arm
Lower Shift Rod
Figure 10
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