Maintenance & Adjustments
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Adjustments
WARNING!
Before Servicing, repairing or
inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger
control. Stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Shave Plate
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine
on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger should all
contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted
too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate
wears out excessively, or the snow thrower does not self-propel,
the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE:
On new snow throwers or machines with a new shave
plate installed, the auger may be slightly off the ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:
1.
Drain the gas from the snow thrower.
2.
Pull the starter cord until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3.
Loosen the four flange lock nuts and carriage screws which
secure the shave plate to the housing. See Fig. 6-1. Move the
shave plate to the desired position and retighten the flange
lock nuts and carriage screws securely.
4.
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
5.
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped
in the head is removed.
CAUTION:
Oil may come out of the spark plug hole
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
6.
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
re-installing.
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment
in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the
upper hole. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Fig. 6-2.
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If
after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates
when rotating, see the Service Section for instructions on
replacing the belt.
Chute Assembly
Refer to the Operation section for instructions on adjusting the
chute assembly.
Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the
extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light
oil once every season and before the snow thrower is put into
storage at the end of the season.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the instructions below.
1.
Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.
2.
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
3.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
4.
Lubricate pivot points on control handle and extension
spring at end of control cable with a light oil.
Figure 6-1
Side View
Flange
Lock Nut
Carriage
Screw
Reversible Shave Plate
Control
Cable
Control
Handle
Figure 6-2
