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tight.
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the
snow thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during
operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
With the drive control released, push the snow thrower
gently forward. The unit should roll freely.
Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the 2.
snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The
unit should not roll freely.
With the drive control released, move the shift lever back 3.
several times. There should be no resistance in the shift
lever.
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of
Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See 5.
downward to increase cable tension).
Retighten the upper hex nut.7.
Chute Directional Control
If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right,
the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:
Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts
found on one cable adjuster.
Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull downward 2.
to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable
before retightening both hex nuts.
Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute 3.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage instructions below.
Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.
Store in a clean, dry area.2.
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof 3.
the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow
thrower.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
NOTE:
your machine for information on storing your engine.
se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s