Yard Machines E645E - Manual (Page 10)

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NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the
correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section.
Adjusting the skid shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, lower
the skid shoes into a low position on the auger
housing.
Use a middle or higher position when the area to be
cleared is uneven. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and
carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired
position.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Tire pressure
The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. Refer
to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Shift lever
The shift lever is located below the handle panel. The
shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions.
Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the
shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 14.
Forward—one of five speeds. Position number one
(1) is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the
fastest.
Reverse—two reverse speeds; R1 and R2. R2 is the
faster reverse speed.
Figure 14
Auger control clutch
The auger control clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers.
Release to stop the snow throwing action. See Figure
14.
Traction control clutch
The traction control clutch is located on the right
handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to engage
the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 14.
Chute directional control
The chute directional control is located on left hand
side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the
right.
Throttle control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It
regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 15.
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Shoe
High Position
Low Position
Auger Control Clutch
Traction Control Clutch
Chute Directional
Shift Lever
Control