2. In a well-ventilated area, start the engine. Refer to your
Engine Operator's Manual.
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the
handles), depress the auger control lever to engage auger.
4. Allow auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10)
seconds before releasing auger control lever. Repeat this
several times.
5. With auger control lever in disengaged "UP" position, walk to
front of machine.
6. Confirm that auger has completely stopped rotating and
shows NO signs of motion. If auger shows ANY signs of
rotating, immediately shut OFF engine, remove safety key or
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop
before readjusting auger control lever.
7. To readjust the auger control cable, loosen upper hex screw
(a) (Figure 47).
b
Figure 47
8. Position auger control bracket (b) upward to provide more
slack in cable (Figure 47).
9. Re-tighten upper/rear hex screw (a).
10. Repeat the steps 1 - 6 to verify proper adjustment has been
achieved.
ADJUSTMENTS
a
SHIFT CABLE (IF EQUIPPED)
If full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved,
adjust shift cable as follows:
1. Place shift lever in fastest forward speed position.
2. Loosen hex nut (a) on shift cable index bracket (b) (Figure 48).
3. Pivot bracket downward to take up slack in cable.
4. Re-tighten hex nut.
5. If further adjustment is necessary move the shift cable to one
of the alternate holes in the shift cable index bracket.
b
SHIFT ROD (IF EQUIPPED)
If full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved,
adjust shift rod as follows:
1. Place shift lever in fastest forward speed position.
2. Remove hairpin clip (a) and washer (b) from adjustment
ferrule on shift rod and pull it out from shift lever (Figure 49).
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a
Figure 48
a
b
Figure 49