Maintenance
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7.
Attach the pulley cover to the snowthrower
frame assembly with (4) # 10 x 1/2” (13 mm)
screws (Fig. 43)
Adjusting the Skids
The distance between the scraper blade and the
ground is controlled by skids on each side of the
housing. The height can be adjusted so the scraper
blade will not catch on uneven surfaces
1.
Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
2.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and set the
parking brake. Raise the attachment lift enough
for the skids to clear the ground. Support the
snowthrower housing off the ground. Turn the
ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
3.
Loosen the nuts securing the skids to the housing
until the skids slide up and down easily
(Fig. 47).
4.
Raise or lower the skids equally on both sides to
obtain level scraping action, and tighten nuts
securely (Fig. 47).
Note:
On smooth, paved surfaces, the scraper
blade can be close to the surface. On
uneven, gravel or crushed rock
surfaces, adjust the skids to raise the
scraper, thereby preventing catching or
picking up rocks.
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Figure 47
1.
Skid
2.
Housing
3.
Carriage bolt, 5/16” x 1
4.
Flat washer
5.
5/16” nut
IMPORTANT: The scraper should be higher
above the pavement if the pavement surfaces
on which the snowthrower will be used are
cracked, rough or uneven.
