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Adjust skid shoes as follows:
•
Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
•
Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
•
Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
•
Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.
NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is
flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear.
Figure 13
Chute Assembly
•
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to
Chute Tilt Control
on page 8.
•
The remote chute control cables have been pre-
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute
lever on the control panel back and forward to
adjust angle of the chute assembly.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
General Recommendations
•
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
•
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence.
•
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
•
All adjustments in the service and adjustments
sections of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
•
Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
•
Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to
make sure these are tight.
Check V-Belts
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
•
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the three self-tapping screws.
•
Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out belts.
•
Replace belts as necessary as outlined in
SERVICING
YOUR SNOW THROWER
.
Lubrication
Auger Shaft
•
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts
from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the
shaft. See Figure 14.
•
Grease fittings can be found at either end of the
auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a
season. See Figure 14.
Gear Case
The auger gear case is equipped with a grease fitting.
Lubricate with Shell Alvania lead-free grease once a
season (order part number 737-0168). See Figure 14.
High
Hex Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Skid
Low
Shave Plate
Shoes
