Auger and Drive Control Cables
WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower,
carefully read and follow all instructions below.
Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is
operating safely and properly.
Testing Auger Drive Control
When the au1. ger control is released and in the disengaged
“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 3-11.
Figure 3-10
Figure 3-11
Raise
Shave
Plate
Lower
Shave
Plate
Shave Plate
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as 2.
instructed in the Operation section of this manual. Make
sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow 3.
thrower), engage the auger.
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 4.
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times.
With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and 5.
the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to
the front of the machine.
C6. onfirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever
With the engine turned off, move the speed selector lever 1.
into sixth (6) position. Refer to Figure 3-11.
With the wheel drive control released, push the snow 2.
thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should
move freely.
Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine 3.
both forward and back, resistance should be felt.
Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and 4.
repeat the previous two steps.
If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either 5.
when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when
attempting to move the machine with the drive control
released, adjust the drive control immediately. See
Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls.
Drive
Control
Drive
Control
Cable
Auger
Control
Auger
Control
Cable
Speed Selector Lever
Chute Tilt Control
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