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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:
To seal punctures or prevent flat tires due to slow
leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts
dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and cor ro sion.
ENGINE
See engine manual.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134
meters). If your engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your snow thrower
to a qualified service center.
TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 21)
• Remove the klik pin and remove wheel from axle.
IMPORTANT:
When installing wheel, be sure to use the in-
nermost hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To dis en gage
drive system from the wheels (for pushing or trans port ing
the snow thrower), remove klik pin from wheel hub and
insert pin into the outermost hole in axle only.
INNER
HOLE
KLIK PIN
OUTER HOLE
WHEEL HUB
WHEEL
FIG. 21
TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 22)
Adjust cable tension by turning the adjuster turn buckle,
located on the right hand cable. Grasp the long section
tightly and turn the short section to lengthen the adjuster.
Adjust until cable is snug.
ADJUSTER TURN
BUCKLE
FIG. 22
ENGINE SPEED
Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set
for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above
the factory high speed setting can be dangerous and will
void the warranty. If you think the engine-governed high
speed needs adjusting, contact a qualified service center,
which has proper equipment and experience to make any
necessary ad just ments.
