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Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to one side.
Replacing Skid Shoes
The skid shoes on the bottom of the snow blower are subject
to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced
when necessary.
To replace skid shoes:
1.
Position unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface.
2.
Using the 13 mm open end wrench, remove the 4 hex
nuts (2 on each side), washers and bolts which secure the
skid shoes to the snow blower (Fig. 28).
3.
Install the new skid shoes by tightening
the 4
sets of
hex
nuts, washers and bolts
on both sides
, but leave the skid
shoes free
to move for height adjustment.
4.
Slide skid shoes
to flat surface. Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm)
between scraper blade and hard smooth surface. Allow
1-1/4 in. (30 mm) between scraper blade and uneven or
gravel surfaces.
NOTE:
Keep housing level by adjusting skid shoes equally.
5.
Retighten
the 4 sets of hex nuts and bolts on both sides.
Replacing Scraper Blade
IMPORTANT!
Damage to auger/impeller housing will result if
the scraper blade wears down too far.
To replace scraper blade:
1.
Position the unit on a hard, flat, smooth level surface.
2.
Detach the worn scraper blade from the snow blower by
removing the 5 hex nuts and bolts that hold it in place
(Fig. 29).
3.
Install the new scraper blade and fasten it securely to the
snow blower with 5 hex nuts and bolts.
Replacing Shear Bolts
The auger is secured to the auger shaft with shear bolts and
nuts. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
snow blower is designed so that the bolts may shear. If the
auger will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared.
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CAUTION!
Use only manufacturer's recommended
shear bolts for replacement. Use of any other type of shear
bolts may result in severe damage to unit and may void the
warranty. Call the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service
center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
Occasionally a foreign object may enter the auger/impeller
housing and jam the auger, breaking the shear bolts which
secure the auger to the shaft. This allows the auger to turn
freely on the shaft which may help prevent damage to the
gearcase and its components.
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WARNING!
Always turn off the snow blower’s motor and
remove the batteries prior to replacing shear bolts.
1.
Align shear bolt holes in auger with shear bolt holes in the
shaft.
2.
Drive shear bolt through hole. If shear bolt was broken this
will drive remaining part from shaft (Fig. 30).
3.
Secure shear bolts with the nuts, with the 10 mm end of
either open end wrench (Fig. 30).
Replacing Auger Blades
1.
Disassemble the auger and impeller assembly by
removing the bolts from the sides of the auger housing
with the 12 mm open end wrench (Fig. 31), and pull out
the auger and impeller assembly (Fig. 32).
Fig. 28
Skid shoe
Hex nut
Washers
Bolts
13 mm wrench end
Fig. 29
Scraper
blade
Fig. 30
10 mm wrench end
Shear bolts
Nuts
