Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
to operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or
damage to the snow thrower and surrounding
property.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the skid shoes
higher on the auger housing.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is
uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE:
If you choose to operate the snow thrower on
a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for
maximum clearance between the ground and the shave
plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
1.
bolts. Move the skid shoes to the desired position. See Fig.
3-14.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of the skid shoe is against
2.
the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
Retighten the nuts and bolts securely.
3.
Auger Control
WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower,
carefully read and follow all the instructions below.
Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower
is operating safely and properly.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
1.
“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
2.
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 16.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
3.
thrower), engage the auger.
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
4.
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times.
With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
5.
the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to
the front of the machine.
Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
6.
and shows NO signs of motion.
IMPORTANT:
If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating,
immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the
engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before readjusting the
auger control.
To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the
7.
auger control cable “Z” fitting.
Thread the ferrule without turning the cable onto the “Z”
8.
fitting until there is no slack in the cable. See Fig. 3-15. Do
not overtighten the cable. Hold the flats on the ferrule with
pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.
Figure 3-14
Figure 3-15
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