Shut off the snow blower and locate the auger control cable beneath the handle. The cable is at the far left side of the handle from the operator position.
Pull down on the auger cable and use your fingers to unhook the cable from the retaining bracket under the handle.
Slide the spring up the cable with your fingers to access the adjustment nut.
Turn the adjustment nut clockwise with an adjustable wrench to lengthen the cable. To shorten the cable, turn the adjustment nut counterclockwise.
Slide the spring over the auger cable. Attach the cable to the retaining bracket with your fingers.