Service Manual

SECTION 1 POWER SHIFT CONTROLS
CAUTION: Servicing the Power Shift Snowthrower will this motion down to a bellcrank that moves the linkage
require working with some of- the moving
parts. To on top of the transmission.
prevent accidental starting of
the engine while
performing service, take the following precautions:
Rotate the ignition key to
off and remove.
Operation Latch Release Mechanism
A latch mechanism holds the pivot arms in either a
Pull the wire
off the spark plug.
Make sure the wire does not accidentally touch
the spark plug.
CAUTION: The Power Shift Snowthrower has the
feature of being able to
be stood on the front housing
for service and storage. Always drain the fuel from the
tank prior to such service taking the following
precautions:
Drain
it outdoors and make sure the engine is cool.
Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Do not drain the gasoline near any open flame or
Do not smoke when handling gasoline.
spark.
forward or rear position. See Figure
12.
Power Shift Snowthrowers 41 Power Shift Controls