/ 2. Raise the clutch lever so it is approximately 1/4" away from the rubber stop on the handle, as shown in figure 14. With the clutch lever in this position, thread the ferrule onto the end of the auger cable until it lines up with the hole in the auger bracket. -.,--..------See figure 15. 3. Insert the ferrule into the auger bracket as shown in figure 15. Secure with 5/16" flat washer and cot- ter pin, bending the ends of the cotter pin in op- posite directions. To check the adjustment, push the clutch lever down against the handle. The auger bracket should move up. Release the clutch lever.
Auger bracket should return to the neutral (down) position, and the clutch lever should spring up, away from the handle. If further ad- justment is needed, refer to the Repairs/Adjustments section of this manual. Cotter Flat st Cable Auger Bracket FIGURE 15. TIRE PRESSURE The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure, and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. The tire pressure must be equal in both tires. Cross Chain TIRE CHAIN INSTALLATION Attach the tire chains to the wheels as follows. See -+--figure 16. 1. Tip the snow thrower up on the front end. Have someone hold it in this position to prevent tipping as you install the chains. 2.
Lay chain over tire so the open hook ends of cross chains are away from the tire. The locking link must be on the outside of tire. Chain Link FIGURE 16. 3. Center the chains on the tire. Hook the ends of the side chains on the inside of the tire. 4. Straighten the cross links, and pull chains tight. At- tach the outside chain ends by inserting the lock- ing link through the end of the side chain. (If chains are too loose, move up one link.) Then hook the locking link over the side chain as shown. Repeat procedure on other side of snow thrower. Return the snow thrower to the operating position after chains are installed.
If side chains appear to be too short and cannot be hooked, check for kinks in chain. Straighten chain and repeat installation procedure. Chains may loosen after use. Check and tighten if necessary after using snow thrower. FINAL ADJUSTMENTS Before operating the snow thrower, adjust the skid shoes to accommodate the type of surface to be cleared. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment in Ad- justments/Repairs section on page 15.