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Auger Control Test
1. To check the adjustment of the auger control, push
forward the left hand control until the rubber
bumper is compressed. There should be slack in
the cable.
2. Release the control. The cable should be straight.
Make certain you can depress the auger control
grip against the left handle completely.
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the hex jam nut
and rotate the coupling end of the cable (without
turning the cable) counterclockwise to provide
more slack.
3. Recheck the adjustment. Tighten jam nut against
the cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Figure 9
Drive Control & Shift Lever
1. Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on the
auger housing.
2. Move the shift lever all the way forward to the sixth
(6) position.
3. With the drive control lever released, spin the snow
thrower wheels by hand. The wheels should turn;
however, you may feel some resistance.
4. Engage the drive control. The wheels should no
longer turn.
5. Now release the drive control and spin the wheels
again.
6. Move the shift lever back to the fast reverse
position and then all the way forward again. There
should be no resistance in the shift lever and the
wheels should turn.
7. If you face resistance when moving the shift lever
or the wheels stop when they should not, loosen
the lock nut on the traction drive cable and
unthread the cable one turn.
8. If the wheels can still be turned when you engage
the drive control, loosen the hex jam nut and rotate
the coupling end of the cable (without turning the
cable) in one turn. Recheck the adjustment and
repeat if needed.
9. Tighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: For further details, refer to the Adjustment
section on page 16.
Skid Shoe
Locate the shave plate and the skid shoes in Figure
12. The space between this shave plate and the
ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal,
place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or
high position when area to be cleared is uneven.
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as loose gravel can be easily picked
up and thrown by the auger causing personal injury or
damage to the snow thrower.
If for some reason, you have to operate the snow
thrower on gravel, keep the skid shoe in the highest
position for maximum clearance between the ground
and the shave plate.
Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes
and may be turned over to increase their lifespan. See
Figure 11.
Figure 10- Standard Skid Shoe
Figure 11- Reversible Skid Shoe
WARNING: Do not over-tighten the cable.
Over-tightening may prevent the auger from
disengaging and compromise the safety of the
snow thrower.
Jam
Nut
Auger
Cable
Coupling
Hex Jam Nut
Skid
IMiddle
High
Low
Shoe