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CAUTION: Any greasing or oiling of the

above components can cause contamina-

tion of the friction whe

el (3). If the disc

drive plate (1) or the friction whe

el (3) be-

come contaminated with grease or oil,

damage to the friction whe

el will result.

3. T

he auger gear case is lubricated at the fac-

tory and does not require additional lubrica-

ion. If for some reason the lubricant leaks

ut, h

ave the auger gear case checked by a

factory authorized service center.

How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids

(Figure 2)

This snow thrower is equipped with two height

adjustable skids (7). These skids elevate the

ront of the snow thrower.

For normal hard sur-

faces, such as a paved driveway or walk, adjust

the skids as follows.

1. Put th

e snow thrower on a level surface.

2. M

ake sure both tires are equally inflated.

The correct air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to

7 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maxi-

um amount of air pressure shown on the

ide of the tire.

3. Put th

e extra shear bolts (found in the parts

bag)

under each end of the scraper bar (15)

next to the a

djustable skids (7).

4. L

oosen the mounting nuts (16) that hold the

adjustable skids (7).

To bring the front of the

snow thrower down, raise each adjustable

kids (7)

. Tighten the mounting nuts (16).

NOTE: For rocky or une

ven surfaces, raise

the front of the snow thrower by moving the

djustable skids (7) down.

WARNING: Be certain to maintain

proper ground clearance for the

rea to be cleared. Objects such

s gravel, rocks or other debris, if struck

by the impeller, can be thrown with suffi-

ient force to cause personal injury, prop-

rty damage or damage to the snow throw-

er.

How To Adjust

The Scraper Bar (Figure 2)

After considerable use, the scraper bar (15) will

become worn. The s

craper bar (15), in con-

junction with the skids, must be adjusted to allow

/8 inch clearance between the s

craper bar

(15)

and the sidewalk or area to be cleared.

1. Put th

e snow thrower on a level surface.

2. M

ake sure both tires are equally inflated.

The correct air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to

7 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maxi-

um amount of air pressure shown on the

ide of the tire.

3. L

oosen the carriage bolts and nuts that hold

the s

craper bar (15) to the auger housing

(4).

4. Adjust the s

craper bar (15) to allow 1/8 inch

clearance between the s

craper bar (15) and

the sidewalk or area to be cleared.

5. Ti

ghten the carriage bolts and nuts. Make

sure that the s

craper bar (15) is parallel with

the sidewalk or area to be cleared.

6. To

extend the life of the scraper bar (15),

remove and reverse the mounting of the

craper bar (15).

How To Check And Adjust The Cables

The traction drive cable and the auger drive

cable are adjusted at the factory.

During normal

use, a cable can become stretched and must be

checked and adjusted as follows.

How To Check The Cables (Figur

e 11)

1. To check for correct adjustment, disconnect

the “Z” fitting (1) f

rom the drive lever (2).

2. M

ove the drive lever (2) forward until the

drive lever (2) is contacting the plastic

bumper (3).

3. The control cable is correctly adjusted if the

enter of the “Z” fittin

g (1) is aligned (4)

with the hole in the d

rive lever (2) and there

is n

o slack in the cable .

How To Adjust The Aug

er Drive Cable

1. R

emove the gas from the gas tank. Stand

the snow thrower up on the front end of the

uger housing.

WARNING: Dra

in the gasoline out-

door

s, away from fire or flame.

2. (Figure 11) Disconnect the “Z” fitting (1)

from the d

rive lever (2).

3. (Figur

e 12) Pull the spring cover up to ex-

pose the spring (5).

Push the cable (6)

rough the spring (5) to expose the square

end (

7) on the cable (6).

4. H

old the square end (7) with pliers and ad-

just the loc

knut (8) in or out until the excess

slack is removed.

5. P

ull the cable (6) back through the spring

(5).

6. (Figur

e 11) Connect the “Z” fitting (1) to the

drive lever (2).

NOTE: When the auger drive belt is adjus

ted

or replaced, check and adjust the cable.

How To Adjust The Traction Drive Cable

1. R

emove the gas from the gas tank. Stand

the snow thrower up on the front end of the

uger housing.

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out-

door

s, away from fire or flame.

2. (Figure 16) Loosen the bolts (3) on each

side of the bottom panel (2).

3. R

emove the bottom panel (2).

4. (Figur

e 11) Disconnect the “Z” fitting (1)

from the t

raction drive lever (2).

5. (Figur

e 22) Slide the cable boot (3) off the

cable adjustment bracket (4).

6. P

ush the bottom of the traction control

cable (5)

through the cable adjustment

bracket (4) u

ntil the “Z” hook (6) can be re-

moved.

7. R

emove the “Z” hook (6) from the cable

adjustment bracket (4).

Move the “Z” hook

(6) d

own to the next adjustment hole.

8. P

ull the traction control cable (5) up

rough the cable adjustment bracket (4).

9. P

ut the cable boot (3) over the cable ad-

justment bracket (4).

10.(Figur

e 11) Install the “Z” fitting (1) to the

traction drive lever (2).

11. (Figur

e 10) To check the adjustment, de-

press the drive lever and check the length

“A”

of the drive spring (7). In correct adjust-

ment, the length “A”

of the drive spring (7)

is as follows:

inimum 3 inches (76 mm.)

aximum 3-3/8 inches (85 mm.).

12.(Figur

e 16) Install the bottom panel (2).

13.Ti

ghten the bolts (3) on each side of the bot-

tom panel (2).

How To Adjust The Belts

The belts will stretch during normal use. If you

need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch,

roceed as follows.

How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not discharge snow,

check the adjustment of the auger drive cable.

See “How To Check And Adjust Th

e Cables” in

the Maintenance section. If the adjustment is

orrect, then check the condition of the auger

rive belt. If the auger drive belt is damaged,

eplace the auger drive belt. See “How To

Re-

place The Belts” in the Maintenance section. If

he auger drive belt is loose, adjust as follows.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. (Figur

e 13) Remove screw (2) from belt

cover (1).

Remove the belt cover (1).

3. (Figur

e 14) Loosen the nut (2) on the idler

pulley (3)

Move the idler pulley (3) 1/8 inch

toward the auger drive belt (4).

4. Ti

ghten the nut (2).

5. (Figur

e 15) Depress the auger drive lever.

Check the tension on the a

uger drive belt

(4).

In correct adjustment, the auger drive

belt (4)

will deflect 1/2 inch (5) with moder-

ate pressure. If th

e adjustment is not correct,

repeat the adjustment.

6. (Figur

e 13) Install the belt cover (1). Tighten

screw (2).

7. C

heck the adjustment of the auger drive

cable. See “How To Check And Adjust The

ables” in the Maintenance section.

8. Attach the spark plug wire.

action Drive Belt

The traction drive belt has constant spring pres-

ure and does not require an adjustment. If the

raction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt.

ee “How To

Replace The Belts” in the Mainte-

nance section.

How To Replace The Belts

The drive belts are of special construction and

must be replaced with original factory replace-

ent belts available from your nearest autho-

rized service center.

Some steps require the assistance of a second

person.

How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt

f the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow

thrower will not discharge snow. Replace the

amaged belt as follows.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

2. (Figur

e 16) Loosen the bolts (3) on each

side of the bottom panel (2).

3. R

emove the bottom panel (2).

4. (Figur

e 13) Remove screw (2) from belt

cover (1).

Remove the belt cover (1).