17
Auger clearance:
NOTICE
Operation on rough or uneven surfaces with less than the
recommended auger ground clearance can damage the snow
blower.
5. Check the scraper ground clearance and readjust if necessary.
Scraper Ground Clearance:
3/32–5/32 in (2.0–4.0 mm)
Adjust the scraper equally on both sides so that it remains parallel
with the ground. Be sure to tighten the scraper bar bolts and nuts
after making adjustments.
TORQUE:
Scraper Bar Bolts (2)
18.5 ft-lb (25.1 N•m)
Nuts (5)
19.5 ft-lb (26.5 N•m)
TRANSPORTING
Before Loading
1. Loading the snow blower on a trailer should be performed on a
firm, level surface.
2. Use a loading ramp that is strong enough to support the combined
weight of the snow blower and the operator.
Weight of snow blower (operating weight):
3. The loading ramp must be long
enough so that its slope is 15°
(27%) or less.
4. If the truck bed has a low roof or cover with less than 5 ft (1.5 m) of
headroom, lower the discharge deflector for better clearance or
remove the discharge chute assembly.
5. Ensure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. The engine may stall on
the ramp if there is not enough fuel in the tank.
Loading
1. Track-type models: Raise the auger to the HIGH position
(see
page 9
).
2. Start the engine and maneuver the snow blower backward in line
with the loading ramp.
3. Track-type models: Run the snow blower backward slowly up the
loading ramp.
Wheel-type models: Push down the handles to raise the auger and
run the snow blower up the loading ramp.
Be careful to avoid striking the discharge chute or other parts of the
machine.
4. After the snow blower is in the truck, stop the engine, and turn the
fuel valve to the OFF position. This will prevent the possibility of
carburetor flooding and will reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
5. Tie the snow blower down with rope or straps, and block the
treads. Keep the tie-down rope or straps away from controls and
cables.
Track-type models: Lower the auger housing so the skids rest on
the vehicle floor.
Do not tie with rope or straps stronger than necessary to prevent
damage to the snow blower.
Tie-down Points
Ordinary snow conditions
5/32 – 5/16 in (4.0 – 8.0 mm)
Smooth, ice-covered surfaces
0 – 3/16 in (0 – 5.0 mm)
Rough or uneven surfaces
1 – 1-3/16 in (25.0 – 30.0 mm)
HSS724A
Track
243 lb (110 kg)
Track/Electric-starter
254 lb (115 kg)
Wheel
220 lb (100 kg)
Wheel/Electric-starter
231 lb (105 kg)
Length of Ramp (L)
8.2 ft
(2.5 m)
9.8 ft
(3.0 m)
11.5 ft
(3.5 m)
Height (H)
2.1 ft
(65 cm)
2.5 ft
(75 cm)
3.0 ft
(90 cm)
AUGER
AUGER:
5/32–5/16 in
(4.0–8.0 mm)
SCRAPER:
3/32–5/32 in
(2.0–4.0 mm)
L
H
DOWN
UP
BACKWARD
(track-type)
L
H
5 ft (1.5 m)
minimum
headroom
Front
Rear
Track-type:
Wheel -type:
