3
Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
•
Wrap the wire from the head lamp down the right
handle until the wire can be plugged into the alternator
lead wire under the fuel tank. See Figure 8.
Alternator Lead
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Alternator
Lead
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
•
•
•
On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware
are assembled to the auger housing inverted.
Removedrift cuttersthetocarriagethe housing.bolts and wingnuts securing the
Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown
in Figure 9. Secure with hardware previously removed,
wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the
housing as shown.
Lamp Wire
NOTE:Wheelsareomittedfromillustrationforclarity.
Figure
If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, you may
contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.
Snowthrower Model Drift Cutter Kit:
WARNING
All models
OEM-390-679
Clean-OutTool
Never use your hands
to clean snow and
ice from the chute
assembly or auger
housing.
The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger
housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. See
Figure 10. Refer to the Operation section for more
detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool.
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of
the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before
operating the snow thrower.
Figure 9
WARNING: Never use your hands to
clean snow and ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.
Clean-Out
Tool
Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT
Under any circum-
stance do not exceed
manufacturer’s recom-
mended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be
maintained at all times.
Excessive pressure
when seating beads
may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst
Make these final adjustments before operating your snow
thrower for the first time. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
Wheel Drive Control & Shift Lever
ment:Perform the following test to determine need for adjust-
•
Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. See Figure
14.
•
With the drive control released (see Figure 11A),
push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The
machine should move freely.
Figure 10
with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
Refer to sidewall of
tire for recommended
pressure.
•
•
Engage the drive 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.
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