
Models with 16” wheels:
Pass the
drive cable under the drive shaft and
the gear shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the
engine before performing any re-
pairs or maintenance.
AUGERS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft
with two shear bolts and hex locknuts.
See Figure 24. A direct impact of an ob-
ject will usually cause the shear bolts to
shear however, if you ingest an object be-
tween the augers/impellers and housing
you may cause damage without shearing
bolts. Keep clear of foreign objects.
NOTE:
Locknuts cannot be threaded
onto a bolt by hand. This type of nut
is used where vibration occurs.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if
the hex bolts have sheared. Two replace-
ment hex bolts (M) and hex lock nuts (N)
have been provided with the snowthrower.
When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubri-
cant into shaft before inserting new bolts.
SHAVE PLATE AND SLIDE SHOES
The shave plate and slide shoes on the
bottom of the snowthrower are subject to
wear. They should be checked periodi-
cally and replaced when necessary.
NOTE:
Some models are equipped
with reversible slide shoes.
To remove slide shoes, remove the
carriage bolts, cupped washers and hex
nuts which attach them to the
snowthrower. Reassemble new slide
shoes with the carriage bolts, cupped
washers (cupped side goes against
slide shoes) and hex nuts.
To remove shave plate, remove the car-
riage bolts, cupped washers and hex
nuts which attach it and the slide shoes to
the snowthrower housing. Reassemble
new shave plate, making sure heads of
the carriage bolts are to the inside of the
housing. Tighten securely.
FRICTION WHEEL
Check wear on friction wheel at least once
a season. Replace rubber ring (friction
wheel) before clamping plates damage
aluminum drive plate. See Figure 31.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Remove the spark
plug wire from the spark plug
and ground. Drain gasoline
from the fuel tank, or place a
piece of plastic film underneath
the gas cap to prevent gasoline
from leaking.
•
Disconnect chute crank assembly at the
discharge chute by removing the cotter
pin and flat washer.
•
Remove the plastic belt cover on the
front of the engine by removing two
self-tapping screws. See Figure 25.
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FIGURE 24
Shave Plate
Hex Centre
Locknut (N)
Hex Shear
Bolt (M)
Auger
Shaft
FIGURE 25 - Chute removed for clarity.
Self-Tapping
Screws
Belt
Cover