Powersmart PSS2260L, Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
TIRE INFLATION
Before each use of your Snow Thrower, check the tire pressure. The pressure in each tire should be in the
range of 20-24 psi for the best performance. The pressure can be checked using an ordinary tire pressure
gauge. Fill the tires using a small or pressure regulated air compressor.
WARNING! DO NOT OVER-INFLATE THE TIRES. Over-inflating could cause a tire to burst
and cause severe bodily injury.
SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT
Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage bolts and nuts which attach shave plate to snow
thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of
the auger housing.
AUGER OR IMPELLER JAMS
WARNING! The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds which can cause harm
or even amputation to a person's body parts. Even if you do not see the auger or
impeller rotating, it may start at any time if the engine is running.Remove the
Safety Key before cleaning the jams.The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the
upper tube with mounting clips.
1. Always turn OFF the engine before attempting to clear any clogs or jams.
2. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts while the engine is running.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can become entangled in rotating
parts.
4. Wait until the auger and impeller have come to a full stop.
5. Clear any visible jams using the clean out tool attached to your machine.
WARNING! DO NOT try to clear jams with your hands or feet.
AUGER SHEAR PINS REPLACEMENT
Shear pins are used to attach the auger shaft to the auger
blades. Stop the engine by removing the safety key.A clog or
jam in the augers may cause one or multiple shear pins to break.
The shear pins are a safety mechanism and designed to break
under high load or impact and protect the auger drive system
from damage.
Replacement shear pins and nylon locknuts are provided
with your snow thrower.
For additional replacement shear pins, please call the
customer service department at (800)791 9458.
Clean-out tool
1. Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Remove any remnants
of the broken shear pin. It may be necessary to unscrew the nut from the broken shear pin and drive
out the broken pin.
2. Insert a new shear pin through the hole in the auger shaft and tighten using the shear pin nylon locknut.
Do not over-tighten the nylon locknut.