40” SNOWTHROWER
Scraper Adjustment
The snowthrower assembly can be tilted forward
to achieve increased scraper contact with ground.
To adjust snowthrower angle, loosen the two
capscrews on each side of the snowthrower as
shown in Figure 28.
2. Tilt snowthrower forward to desired angle and
tighten the capscrews.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
When operating on a smooth, hard surface such as
concrete or asphalt, adjust the skid shoes to allow
clearance between scraper bar and
ground surface.
Figure
Scraper Bar and Skid Shoe Adjustment
When operating on a rough surface, such as gravel,
adjust the skid shoes to allow
clearance
between scraper bar and ground surface.
Rest each side of the scraper bar on wood blocks
about one inch high, with scraper bar level with
ground surface.
2. See Figure 26. Loosen the hardware holding
each skid show and move the skid shoes up or
down.
3. With both skid shoes adjusted properly and par-
allel to the ground surface, tighten hardware
securely.
Auger Drive Chain
Chain tension should be set so that deflection in the
middle of the chain is
1. See Figure 29. Loosen the two idler arm bolts
located on the right side of the snowthrower
housing.
tensioner to achieve proper chain deflec-
tion, then tighten both idler arm bolts.
Deflector
The position of the deflector determinesthe height
and distance snow will be thrown. Most snow throw-
ing can be done with the deflector all the way up.
To adjust, loosen both hand knobs (Figure 29) on
each side of the deflector, position deflector to
desired position then tighten both knobs.
Figure 29. Auger Drive Chain Adjustment
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