Briggs & Stratton 1696828 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 16

With the engine running and speed control in 1st gear:
• Press down on the traction control lever. (The unit
should move foward)
• Release the traction lever. (The unit must stop)
Test 3 - Free Hand Feature
With the engine running:
• Engage the auger and traction control levers, then
release the auger control lever. (Both controls should
remain engaged)
• Next, release the traction control lever. (Both controls
must release)
7. If the unit does not operate as described, DO NOT use it.
Contact an authorized service dealer to have the unit
inspected and adjusted or repaired.
Adjusting the Steering Feature Cables
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller to
throw snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in the
rotating auger or impeller resulting in traumatic amputation or
severe laceration.
• Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the ignition key or push/pull key before
performing any maintenance or repairs.
The Steering cable may stretch slightly after repeated usage
during the first season of operation. If the cable has stretched,
it may prevent the drive gears from disengaging when the control
is activated.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Use one wrench to hold stationary the adjustment nut (B,
Figure 22) while using another wrench to loosen the jam
nut (A).
3. With the Steering control released, rotate the adjustment
nut (B) clockwise or counterclockwise until slack is removed
from the cable. Do not make the cable tight or it will actuate
the Steering feature even when the control is not engaged.
4. When adjustment is complete, hold stationary the
adjustment nut (B) and tighten the jam nut (A).
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Replacing the Auger Shear Bolt
DANGER
The snowthrower contains a rotating auger and impeller to
throw snow. Fingers or feet can quickly become caught in the
auger or impeller resulting in traumatic amputation or severe
laceration.
• Turn the engine OFF, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the engine key before performing any
maintenance or repairs.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the existing shear bolt (A, Figure 23) and locknut
(C).
3. Add grease at the auger grease fittings, (if equipped). Spin
the auger to lubricate the auger shaft.
Note: Some models are not equipped with grease fittings and
are exempt from this step.
4. Align the bolt holes. Install the new shear bolt through the
auger shaft (B). Secure with the locknut (C).
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