RadTech 21700001, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
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DJUSTMENTS
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury or
death: M
ake sure tractor engine and
snowblower come to a complete stop and
tractor drive mechanism is disengaged
BEFORE making any adjustments.
Skid Shoes Adjustment
(Figure 8)
Adjust the snowblower so that the skid shoes
run level and according to the surface
conditions so that stones are not thrown with
the snow. Make sure the skid shoes are at the
same height to keep cutting edge leveled.
To adjust the skid shoes, remove the bolts
(item 2) and reinsert them in the appropriate
hole according to the following settings:
Clearance between cutting edge and surface:

Level paved surface :
In the lower holes.

Uneven or gravel surface :
In the middle or upper holes.
Drive Chain Tension Adjustment
(Figure 8)
IMPORTANT: A tension too tight can cause
premature wear of the chain. It is important not
to tighten the chain to its maximum
Adjust the chain according to the following
steps:

Loosen the bolt (item 1) securing the idler
sprocket to the snowblower.

Adjust the bolt height to obtain a deflection
of 1/8’’ in one chain length.

Securely tighten the bolt (item 1) securing
the idler sprocket.
Unclog the Chute
(Figure 9)
If the chute (item 1) is blocked, it is possible to
use the adjustment arm (item 2a) of the chute.
Unscrew the plastic handle completely (item 3)
and remove the adjustment arm end. Reinstall
the plastic handle. Remove the circle cutter and
the flat washer (item 4) and then remove
completely the adjustment arm. Use the
deflector attachment section (item 5) to unblock
the item (item 1) and the handle (item 6) to hold
the adjustment arm (item 2b) by rotating to pass
through snow and thus unblock the chute.
Reinstall the adjustment arm once the chute is
unlocked.
Figure 9
Figure 8