Adjusting the Auger Cable
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If the drive belt slips or squeals under a heavy load,
adjust the auger cable.
1.
Loosen the nut on the lower cable clamp, but do
not remove it
(Figure
Figure 21
1. Nut
2. Cable
2.
Pull the cable up to remove some slack
21).
Important:
Do not remove all the slack
from the cable. Removing all the slack from
the cable prevents the auger from stopping
properly.
3.
Hold the cable in place and tighten the nut
(Figure
21).
21).
3. Connector
4. Spring
(Figure
Adjusting the Transmission
Cable
Service Interval: After the first 2 hours
Yearly
If the wheels easily stall out, or if the wheels drive
without engaging the self-propel handle, adjust the
transmission cable.
1.
Loosen the nut on the upper cable clamp, but do
not remove it
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1. Nut
2.
Pull the cable down to remove most of the slack
in the cable
Important:
from the cable. Removing all the slack from
the cable may cause the wheels to engage
without engaging the self-propel handle.
3.
Tighten the nut
Replacing the Drive Belts
If the auger drive belt or the traction-drive belt
becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged,
have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.
21
(Figure
22).
Figure 22
2. Cable
(Figure
22).
Do not remove all the slack
(Figure
22).
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