Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Maintenance section.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary.
To remove the skid shoes:
Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
1.
secure them to the snow thrower.
Reassemble the new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
2.
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
To remove the shave plate:
Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the
1.
snow thrower housing.
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of
2.
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Refer to Fig. 6-1.
Lubrication
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
Run fuel tank dry, then carefully pivot the snow thrower up
1.
and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
2.
thrower by removing the four self-tapping screws which
secure it. Refer to Fig 6-2.
Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex shaft.
3.
See Fig. 6-3.
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.
Figure 6-1
Self-Tapping Screws
Figure 6-2
Gear (Hex) Shaft
Friction Wheel
Figure 6-3
Maintenance & Adjustments
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