Use and Care Manual

18 Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
2. Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket. See
Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6
3. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension).
4. Retighten the upper hex screw.
5. Check the adjustment of the drive control as described
above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.
Chute Bracket Adjustment (If so Equipped)
If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control is not
fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute bracket can be
adjusted. To do so:
1. Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket and
reposition it slightly. See Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7
2. Retighten the nuts.
Chute Control Rod
To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hairpin clip from the hole closest to the chute
assembly on the chute rotation assembly.
2. Pull out the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up
with the second hole in the chute rotation assembly. See
Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8
3. Reinsert the hairpin clip through this hole and the chute
control rod. See Figure 6-8.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage instructions below.
1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for information on
storing your engine.