Simplicity Manufacturing L1428E - Manual (Page 15)

Large Frame Snowthrowers
07/2007 15 TP 300-4458-00-LW-SN
Figure 5. Traction Drive Cable Adjustment
A. Cable Boot
B. Traction Drive Cable
C. “Z” Hook
D. Cable Adjustment Bracket
C
A
B
D
B
C
Run-In Adjustment
ALL MODELS
1. After 5 hours of use, check for proper adjustment.
Readjust clutch cable if necessary by increasing ten-
sion on cable. A small amount of arm movement is
permissible if unit passes operating checks described
in the Warning above.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Drain gasoline outdoors. Never
drain the tank when the engine is still hot from
recent operation. Do not allow open flame,
smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling
and wipe up any spills.
Figure 6. Bottom Cover
A. Capscrews
B. Bottom Panel
C. Auger Housing
C
B
A
A
Note: If the cable is too slack the unit will not drive. If the
cable is too tight the drive will be engaged without
pushing the handle down.
4. Slide the cable boot (A) over the cable adjustment
bracket.
SPEED DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the gas from the gas tank.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
3. Stand snowthrower on the front of the auger housing
(C, Figure 6).
4. Remove the capscrews (A) on each side of the
bottom panel (B).
5. Remove the bottom panel (B).
6. Position the shift speed lever in the lowest forward
speed.
7. Note the position of the friction wheel (A, Figure 7).
The correct distance from the right side of the friction
wheel to the outside of the frmae is 4-5/16” (10.95
cm). If the friction wheel is not in the correct
postition, adjust as follows.
A
B
Figure 7. Friction Disc Measurement
A. Friction Disk
B. Frame
4-5/16”
(10.95 cm)