Bolens 550 Snow Blower User Manual


 
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b. Engage the traction control and attempt to
move them machine both forward and
rearward. You should experience resistance
as the wheels should not be turning.
Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)
position and repeat the previous steps (a & b).
If you experienced resistance either when repositioning
the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move
the machine forward or rearward with the traction
control released, your snow thrower’s traction control is
in need of adjustment and you should NOT operate the
machine before completing the adjustment as follows:
Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable
and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn.
Recheck the adjustment.
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
If the machine can be moved freely both forward and
rearward when the traction control fully depressed,
proceed as follows:
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
THREAD the cable in one full turn.
Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as
necessary.
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the
correct adjustment, refer to Traction Control Adjust-
ment in Making Adjustments Section.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
Figure 7
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop. See Figure 7.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger
control is engaged along with the traction control, the
operator can release the auger control (on the left
handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release
the traction control to stop both the augers and wheel
drive (auger control must also be released).
IMPORTANT:
Always release tractional control before
changing speeds.
Auger Drive Control
The auger drive control is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction
control must also be released.) See Figure 7.
Choke
Primer
Ignition
Key
Throttle
Control
Rope Starter
Handle
Closed
Open
Chute Tilt
Control
Shift Lever
Traction Drive /
Auger Drive Control
Auger Control Lock
Chute Directional
Control
Skid Shoe
Auger
Headlight
Discharge
Chute