Manual

SkidShoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. Refer to the Final Assembly in the
Assembly section.
TractionControl
Drain gasoline and engine oil from the snow
thrower. Place plastic film under the gas cap if the
snow thrower has already been operated.
Tip the snow thrower so that it rests on the auger
housing. See Figure 16.
Frame Cover
Housing
Figure 16
Remove theframe cover underneath the snow
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws. For
location ofthe frame cover.
When the traction controlis released, there must be
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
plate in all positions of the shift lever. When the
traction control is engaged, the friction wheel must
contact the drive plate. See Figure 17.
Ifany one ofthese are not occurring, adjustment is
necessary. Follow the steps below to adjust the
traction control.
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 earlier,
remove it now.
AugerControl
To adjust the auger clutch, refer to Final Assembly
in the Assembly section.
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Drive
Plate _
Friction
Wheel
/
Gear Shaft
Figure 17
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AdjustingShiftRod
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
ferrule and remove the ferrule from the shift lever.
Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed
position.
Models602, 642, 662
Push up on the shift arm assembly as far as it will
go. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod and
align with the lower hole on the wider side of the
shift lever assembly behind the handle panel.
Secure the ferrule to the shift arm assembly again
with the hardware earlier removed.
Refer to Figure 7.
Models614,644, 664, and6A4
Push down on the shift arm assembly as far as it
will go. Thread the ferrule up or down the shift rod
and align itwith the hole closest to the shift knob on
the narrow side of the shift lever assembly behind
the handle panel. Refer to Figure 8.
NOTE: Make certain to check for correct adjustment
of the shift rod as instructed in the Final Adjustments
section before operating the snow thrower.
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments need to be
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine
and other surrounding heated surfaces.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences infuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with
your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.
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