Husqvarna Walk-Behind Snow Thrower ST 121E/96183000100 - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
NOTE: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Adjusting the Control Cable
CHECKING THE CONTROL CABLE
1. Release the control bar to remove the slack in the
control cable (Figure 20).
IMPORTANT: The control cable must contain some slack
when you disengage the control bar for the auger blades
to stop properly.
Figure 20
1. Control bar
NOTE: You may need to adjust the control cable from
position 1 (default) to position 2 if you notice belt slip
when the control bar is engaged.
NOTE: If the control cable is adjusted to position 2,
ensure that the auger stops properly when the control bar
is released
ADJUSTING THE CONTROL CABLE
1. With the control bar disengaged, unhook and move
the control cable to the highest position. (Figure 21).
1. Control bar
2. Adjuster link
3. Cable positions
Figure 21
1 2
3
Position 1:
Default position
(Lower Hole as
shown in illustration)
Position 2
1
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Snow Thrower
Clean / Replace V-Belts
Check / Replace Auger Blades and Scraper Bar
Check Fuel Lines and Electrical Wires
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Inspect Muffler
Check / Replace Spark Plug
Empty Fuel Tank