5
Making
Adjustments
Figure 5-1
WARNING
Shift Rod
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot
be achieved, refer to Figure 5-1 and adjust the shift rod
as follows:
Figure 5-2
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating.
1.
Looking underneath the handle panel, note which
of the three holes in the shift lever the ferrule is
inserted into. Also note the direction of insertion.
Then remove the internal cotter pin and flat washer
from the ferrule and withdraw the ferrule from the
shift lever. See Figure 5-1.
Friction
Wheel
2.
3.
Placeforwardshiftspeed.lever in sixth (6) position or fastest
Never attempt to
make any adjust-
ments while the
engine is running,
except where speci-
fied in operator’s
manual.
Push shift rod and shift arm assembly down sharply,
as far as it will go to put the drive into the fastest
forward position.
Drive
Plate
4.
As necessary, rotate the ferrule up or down the shift
rod until the ferrule lines up with the hole from which
it was earlier removed. See Figure 5-1.
Axle Supp.
Brkt.
Opening
5.
6.
From the direction noted earlier, insert the ferrule into
the proper hole.
Figure 5-3
Reinstall the washer and the internal cotter pin.
3.
4.
With the wheel drive control released, check if there is
clearance between friction wheel and drive plate in all
positions of the shift lever. See Figure 5-3.
With the drive control lever engaged, check if the
friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. See
Figure 5-3. If not, adjust as follows:
Drive Control
WARNING: Run the engine completely
dry of gasoline before tipping
snowthrower.
a. Loosenthe cabletheinjamor outnutasonnecessary.the drive cable and thread
b. Retightencorrect adjustmentthe jam nutis reached.to secure the cable when
Reassemble the frame cover.
Refer to the Final Adjustment section of the Set-Up
instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check
the adjustment, proceed as follows:
1.
2.
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
5.
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws. See
Figure 5-2.
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