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Maintenance
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Clean-Out Tool
WARNING
:
Never use your hands to clear a clogged
chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind
handles until all moving parts have stopped before
unclogging
.
The chute clean-out tool (see Fig. 19) is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip. The tool is designed to clear a
clogged chute assembly.Should snow and ice become clogged in the
chute assembly during operation, proceed as follows to safely clean
the chute assembly and chute opening.
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to the
rear of the auger housing. .
IMPORTANT
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
Fig. 19
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for any
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
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 skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex
flange nuts which secure them to the snow
thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four
carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex
blower experience.
flange nuts. See Figure 20.
To remove shave plate:
Fig. 20
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts
are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely. See Figure 25.
Augers
The auger are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and
cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. See Figure 13.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.
One set of replacement shear pins has been provided with the snow
thrower. When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before
inserting new pins.
