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Extreme Duty Snow Blower Operation and Maintenance Manual
Maintenance
Chute Rotation Gear
Chute Rotation Gear Inspection
Check chute rotation and drive gears for proper
alignment and that all hardware is secure.
NOTE: The chute rotation gears do not require
any lubrication.
Check the gears for wear or damage. Repair or
replace worn or damaged parts.
Chute Rotation Gear Adjustment
Figure 14
1. Remove chute rotate gear cover (Item 1)
[Figure 14] .
2. To adjust the drive gear (Item 2) alignment
(height), loosen the drive gear set screws (Item
3), adjust height of drive gear, re-tighten set
screws. Use loctite® on set screws. Drive gear
(Item 2) should be centered on rotation gear
(Item 4)
[Figure 14] .
Figure 15
1. To adjust the gear engagement (backlash),
loosen motor mount bolts (Item 5) [Figure 15] ,
adjust motor forward or backward to fully
engage drive gear into rotation gears and
tighten motor mount bolts (use loctite® on
motor mount bolts).
2. Reinstall the chute rotate gear cover (Item 1)
[Figure 15] .
NOTE: Make certain chute rotate gear cover is
replaced. Adjust cover so the rotation
gear stop tab will not hit the cover.
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