Poulan Pro 961980056 SNOW THROWER - Manual (Page 17)

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
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.
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.
TO ADJUST CABLE TENSION (See Fig. 23)
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. 23
TO REMOVE WHEELS (See Fig. 22)
• Remove the wheel pin and retainer pin and remove
wheel from axle.
IMPORTANT: When installing wheel, be sure to use the in-
ner most hole in axle and the wheel hub hole. To disengage
drive system from the wheels (for pushing or transporting
the snow thrower) remove wheel pin and retainer pin from
wheel hub and insert wheel pin and retainer into the outer
hole in axle only.
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.
WHEEL PIN
RETAINER
PIN
INNER
HOLE
OUTER HOLE
WHEEL HUB WHEEL
FIG. 22
TO ADJUST TRACTION BELT AND AUGER BELT
TENSION
If the traction or auger belt is slipping because it is not tight
enough when engaged, the tension can be increased by
adjusting the spring location in the control rod. Unhook
the rod from the control lever and move the spring at the
bottom of the rod one or two holes closer to the top of the
rod. This effectively shortens the rod and increases the
belt tension. (See "INSTALL AUGER CONTROL ROD" in
the Assembly section of this manual.)