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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean
chute or make any adjustments while
engine is running.
Chute assembly adjustment
The distance snow is thrown can be controlled by
adjusting the angle of the top section of the chute
assembly.
Skid shoe adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Assembly and
Adjustments section.
Traction control clutch adjustment
Refer to the Final Assembly and Adjustments section
to adjust the traction control clutch. If you are
uncertain that you have reached the correct
adjustment, the adjustment can be physically checked
as follows.
• With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to
drain the oil and gasoline or drain the oil and place
plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower
has already been operated), remove the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six
self-tapping screws.
• With the traction control clutch released, there must
be clearance between the friction wheel and the
drive plate in all positions of the shift lever. With the
traction control clutched engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive plate. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
• If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lock nut on
the traction control cable and thread the cable in or
out as necessary. Tighten the lock nut to secure the
cable when correct adjustment is reached.
Reassemble the frame cover.
NOTE:
If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be
certain to remove it.
Auger clutch adjustment
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly and
Adjustments section.
Carburetor adjustment
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for carburetor adjustment information.
Drive wheels
The wheels may be adjusted for two different methods
of operation. The adjustment is made by placing the
klick pins in one of two different holes on the right side
of the unit. See Figure 18.
• One Wheel Driving—On the right side of the unit,
place klick pin in the outside axle hole only. Do not
place pin through wheel hub. This position gives
power drive to the left wheel only, making the unit
easier to maneuver.
• Both Wheels Driving—Rotate wheel assembly to
align hole in hub with inner hole on axle shaft. Insert
klick pin in hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be
visible. See Figure 18.
Figure 18
Friction
Wheel
Gear Shaft
Drive
Plate
Outside
Hole in Axle
Klick Pin in Hub
and
Inner
Axle
Hole
Hole