8 473Figure 41. Axle pin2. Outer axle hole3. Inner axle hole and wheelhubNote: If the snowthrower comes with the optional tirechains, install the axle pin through the outer axle holes.7. Ensure that the handles are in line with each other andthen tighten the capscrews that secure both handles.Installing the Speed SelectorRod1. Pull the speed selector arm (Fig. 5) to the fully “out”position.2. Move the speed selector (Fig. 15) on the control panelto the R2 (reverse) position. m-2672Figure 51. Speed selector arm2. Speed selector rod3. Flat washer and cotter pin3. Rotate the speed selector rod in the trunnion (Fig. 6)until the bottom end of the rod slips into the hole inthe speed selector arm (Fig. 5).m-2670Figure 61. Speed selector rod 2. Trunnion4. Install the speed selector rod into the selector arm, addone flat washer on the rod, and secure it with a cotterpin (Fig. 5).Note: If the speed selector will not move into third gearor does not meet your speed requirements, adjust thespeed selector. Refer to Adjusting the Speed Selector,page 21.Installing the Traction Rod1. Slide the spring onto the bottom of the traction controlrod (Fig. 7).2. Thread a flange locknut (flange side up) onto thebottom of the traction control rod below the spring(Fig. 7).m-4039Figure 71. Traction rod2. Lower traction rod3. Spring4. Flange locknut3. Adjust the flange lock nut up or down on the tractioncontrol rod until the distance between the top of thehandgrip and the bottom of the traction control lever isapproximately five inches (12.7 cm) (Fig. 8).m-2628Figure 81. Traction control lever2. Handgrip3. Approximately 5 inches(12.7 cm)4. Three to four inches (7.6to 10.2 cm)4. Move speed selector (Fig. 15) into third gear.5. Slowly pull the snowthrower backward while pressingthe traction control lever toward handle.The adjustment is correct when the wheels stop rollingbackwards and the distance between the top of thehandgrip and the bottom of the traction control lever isthree to four inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) (Fig. 8).