DriveControl
When the drive control
is released and in the disengaged
"up"
position,
the cable should
have very little slack. It should
NOT be
tight.
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow
thrower's
drive is disengaging
intermittently
during
operation,
the cable may be in need of adjustment.
Check the adjustment
of the d rive control as follows:
1.
With the drive control
released, push the snow thrower
gently forward.
The unit should
roll freely.
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 need of
adjustment.
Proceed as follows:
Figure 6-5
3.
5.
Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See
Fig. 6-5.
6.
Position the bracket upward
to provide
more slack (or
downward
to increase
cable tension).
7.
Retighten
the upper hex nut.
Chute DirectionalControl
If the chute assembly
does not have full range from left-to-right,
the chute control
cables can be adjusted
to take up slack:
1.
Using a 1/2"wrench,
loosen the upper and lower hex nuts
found
on one cable adjuster.
2.
Grasp the metal cable housing
and gently pull downward
to take up slack (usually no more than 1A-inch) in the cable
before retightening
both
hex nuts.
3.
Repeatontheotherca
bleadjusteruntilthechuteassemblyhas
full range from left-to-right.
See Fig. 6-6.
Figure 6-6
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower
will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage
instructions
below.
1.
Lubricate
the machine
as instructed
earlier in this section.
Store in a clean, dry area.
If storing the snow thrower
in an unventilated
area, rustproof
the machine
using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow
thrower.
4.
Clean the exterior
of the engine and the snow thrower.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance
section for information
on storing your engine.
SECTION 6 --
MAINTENANCE
& ADJUSTMENTS