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Control Wires
The control wires must be adjusted after a long time
of use, or when the belts are adjusted or replaced.
1. Lift the snow blower forward and rest in on the
auger housing.
2. Push the wire through the spring so that the
threaded part is exposed.
3. Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut or
until the correct setting is obtained.
4. Pull the wire through the spring again.
5. Hook the wire into the upper part of the clutch
lever, using the same adjustment for both sides.
Tire Pressure
Before operating the machine, check its tire
pressure and reduce the pressure to between 15 psi
and 20 psi. If the tire pressure is not equal in both
tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to
the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.
Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute
assembly during operation, proceed as follows to
safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which
secures it to the rear of the auger housing.
WARNING:
The
muffler,
engine
and
surrounding areas become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool
to dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which
has formed in and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip
on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the
ignition key and start the engine.
6. While standing behind the snow blower, engage
the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between
the machine’s skid shoes and
the ground can be adjusted.
•
For close snow removal on a smooth
surface, raise the skid shoes higher on the
auger housing.
•
Use a middle or lower position when the
area to be cleared is uneven, such as a
gravel driveway.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each
side) and carriage bolts.
2. Move the skid shoes to the desired
position. Ensure that the entire bottom
surface of the skid shoes are against the
ground to avoid uneven wear.
3. Retighten the nuts and bolts securely.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow blower are subject to wear. They should be
checked periodically and replaced when necessary.
To remove shave plate:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts
which attach it to the snow blower housing.
2. Reassemble the new shave plate, making
sure the heads of the carriage bolts are
inside the housing. Tighten them securely.
To remove skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex
flange nuts that secure them to the machine.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four
carriage bolts and hex flange nuts (two on
each side).
