8. Checking the Skids
Procedure
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Skids in
Maintenance.
9. Checking the Traction Drive
Operation
Procedure
If the traction drive is not properly adjusted,
the snowthrower may move in the direction
opposite of what you intended, causing injury
and/or property damage.
Carefully check the traction drive and adjust it
properly, if necessary.
1. Start the engine; refer to Starting the Engine.
2. Move the speed selector to Position R1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
3. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
Figure 19
The snowthrower should move rearward. If the
snowthrower does not move or moves forward,
complete the following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure 11).
C. Turn the trunnion downward (clockwise) on the
speed control rod (Figure 11).
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
4. Release the traction lever.
5. Move the speed selector to the Position 1; refer to
Operating the Speed Selector.
6. Squeeze the left hand (traction) lever to the hand-grip
(Figure 19).
The snowthrower should move forward. If the
snowthrower does not move or moves rearward,
complete the following:
A. Release the traction lever and stop the engine.
B. Disconnect the trunnion from the speed selector
lever (Figure 11).
C. Turn the trunnion upward (counterclockwise) on
the speed control rod (Figure 11).
D. Connect the trunnion to the speed selector lever
(Figure 11).
7. If you made any adjustments, repeat this procedure
until no adjustments are required.
Important:
If the snowthrower moves when the
traction lever is in the released position, check the
traction cable (refer to Checking and Adjusting
the Traction Cable) or take the snowthrower to an
Authorized Service Dealer for service.
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