Skid Shoe
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Remove the self-tapping screw and press the tabs
that secure the belt cover to the snow thrower
housing. Pull the belt cover from around the engine
and chute and keep it away. You can now access
the auger cable.
Tighten two hex nuts on the auger cable towards
the spring to increase the tension on the auger belt.
See Figure 7.
The space between the shave plate and the ground
can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid
shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position
when area to be cleared is uneven.
1.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts
and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to
desired position. See Figure 8. Make certain the
entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the
ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
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Reassemble the belt cover.
Start engine and verify auger control engages and
disengages properly.
2.
NOTE: If auger continues to rotate with the control
disengaged, shut off engine and readjust.
Washer
Belt Cover
High Position
Middle Position
Low Position
Hex
Nut
Spring
Self-Tapping
Screw
Skid Shoe
Hex Nut
Figure 8
Auger Cable
Figure 7
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
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Lubricate pivot points on the auger control and
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all controls 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.
drive control with a light engine oil once a season.
Lubricate the auger idler bracket with a light engine
oil once a season.
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General Recommendations
Lube here
1.
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
2.
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower
as instructed in this manual.
Figure 9
Engine
Listed below are general recommendations about
maintaining your snow thrower engine. For further
details, refer to the accompanying engine manual.
3.
Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to
make sure these are tight.
Lubrication
For a view of the lubrication points on the snow thrower,
see Figure 9.
Check Oil Level
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Before operating snow thrower, check the oil level.
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