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Operating Tips
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes
as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperature.
WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding
areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
• Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)
when using on gravel or crushed rock.
• Remove snow immediately after it falls.
• Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
• Slightly overlap each previous cleared path.
• Follow the precautions found under the heading To
Stop Engine to prevent possible freeze-up.
• Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in operator’s manual.
Chute Assembly Adjustment
The distance snow is thrown can be varied by adjusting
the pitch of the chute assembly. Refer to Chute Tilt
Control in Section 4 of this manual.
Chute Directional Control
Support Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the chute directional control
isn’t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute
assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward
or outward as follows:
• Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts
which secure the chute directional control support
bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
• Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so
that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the
chute before retightening the hex nuts.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer
to Skid Shoe Adjustment in Section 3 of this manual.
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final
Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the
auger control.
Traction Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final
Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the
traction control. If you are uncertain that you have
reached the correct adjustment, proceed as follows:
• Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on
the auger housing.
• Remove the frame cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.
With the traction control released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate
in all positions of the shift lever.
With the traction control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
If adjustment is necessary:
• Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
thread the cable in or out as necessary.
Hex Nuts
Support Bracket
Spiral
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate