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3. Disconnect spring hooks from scraper blade, remove from unit and discard.
4. Using a wrench, hold pivot rod stationary and remove hardware retaining
pivot rod and blade. Retain hardware.
5. Remove pivot rod from scraper blade and discard blade (Fig. 31).
INSTALLING SCRAPER BLADE
1. Insert pivot rod through new scraper blade.
IMPORTANT:
Reinstall pivot rod so wrench flats are positioned toward the
right side of unit (Fig 32).
2. Secure scraper blade assembly to housing with original hardware (Fig. 33).
3. Install spring hooks to frame and around scraper blade. Make sure blade
has tension.
STORING THE SNOWBLOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS
The snowblower can be stored for short periods of time (less than 15 days)
without performing any storage maintenance. Before placing the snowblower
into storage always carry out the following:
1. Allow the engine to fully cool.
2. Clean all debris from the snowblower deck.