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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
FIG. 32
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADJUSTING POWER STEERING
CABLES (See Figs. 30-35)
Power steering cables can be adjusted to improve perfor-
mance of steering system. The cable has an in-line adjuster
that can be turned to shorten or lengthen the cable exten-
sion. Location of adjuster is shown in figure 30.
1. Stand the snow thrower on the front of the auger
housing.
2. Remove wheels or tracks from axles. To remove tracks
it is necessary to remove the cross bar that connects
the two track frames together. Remove screws on
each end of the cross bar.
3. Remove the plastic power steering cover. (See Fig.31)
NOTE: The position of the steering bellcrank is critical in
the operation of the steering system. If it is positioned too
high, the steering system will automatically disengage itself
while driving, giving the operator the impression of wheel
slippage. If the bellcrank is positioned too low, it may be
very difficult to disengage the steering clutch while driving,
or it may also disengage itself. The correct setting of the
bellcrank will give optimum performance.
NOTE: Figure 32 shows the bellcrank positioned too
high, causing clutch to disengage while driving and giving
appearance of wheel slip.
NOTE: Figure 33 shows the bellcrank positioned too low,
causing hard disengagement or self-disengagement while
driving.
NOTE: Figure 34 shows the bellcrank positioned correctly.
The bottom of the bellcrank is horizontal, in a position paral-
lel to the top of the steering clutch. The steering yoke top
edge is in line with the middle of the flat vertical surface of
the bellcrank. Figure 35 shows an end view of the bellcrank
in the correct position.
4. Adjust the position of the steering bellcrank by turning
the adjuster to raise or lower the bellcrank. When the
bellcrank is positioned correctly, replace the plastic
power steering cover and the wheel or track.
5. Repeat the procedure for the opposite side.
FIG. 31
ADJUSTER
FIG. 30
STEERING BELLCRANK
STEERING
YOKE
HIGH
POSITION
STEERING
CLUTCH
FIG. 35
LOW
POSITION
FIG. 33
FIG. 34
STEERING
YOKE
STEERING BELLCRANK
CORRECT POSITION -
HORIZONTAL
STEERING
BELLCRANK
POWER STEERING
COVER
STEERING YOKE
STEERING BELLCRANK
VERTICAL
SURFACE