SECTION 6: SERVICE
Replacing shave plate
WARNING: Do not attempt to clean
chute or make any adjustments or
repairs while the engine is running.
The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be
checked periodically. There are two wearing edges
and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 18 .
Replacing belt
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Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts
which attach it to the snow thrower housing.
Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of
the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
Adjust the shave plate according to procedure in
the “Making Adjustments” section of this manual.
Tighten securely.
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Remove the belt cover by removing five hex
screws. See Figure 16.
Hex
Screws
Figure 16
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Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the
engine pulley.
Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off
the auger pulley.
Nuts & Bolts
Figure 18
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Reassemble new belt in reverse order.
Reinstall the belt cover.
Idler Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Engine
Auger
Pulley
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Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual
packed with your snow thrower for all engine
maintenance procedures.
Belt
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Check engine and snow thrower frequently for
loose nuts, bolts, etc., and keep these items
tightened.
Figure 17
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