5
Making
Adjustments
Figure 5-4 - Standard Skid Shoe
Figure 5-5 - Steel Reversible
Figure 5-6 - Plastic Reversible
Skid Shoes
The space between the skid shoes and the ground can
You can also check the adjustment as follows:
1.
With the snow thrower tipped forward, remove the
frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing be adjusted.
the self-tapping screws. See Figure 6-5 on page 15.
•
•
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise
skid shoes higher on the auger housing.
IMPORTANT
It is not recommended
that you operate this
snow thrower on gravel
as loose gravel can be
easily picked up and
thrown by the auger
causing personal injury
or damage to the snow
thrower.
2.
With the drive control released, there must be 1/8”
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
pulley in all positions of the shift lever.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be
cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.
3.
4.
With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must To adjust the skid shoes:
contact the drive pulley. See Figure 6-8.
1
. Lcarriageoosen thbolts.e fouMover hex nskiduts (shoestwo ontoeadesiredch sideposition.) and
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lower hex nut
on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket
upward or downward as necessary. Refer to Figure
2.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe
is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes.
5-3.
Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket
when correct adjustment is reached.
3.
Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
5.
Reassembleto its operatingtheposition.frame cover and return the unit back
If for some reason,
you have to operate
the snow thrower on
gravel, keep the skid
shoe in the highest
position for maximum
clearance between the
ground and the shave
plate.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with reversible skid
shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan.
See Figure 5-6 and 5-7.
Auger Control
To adjust the auger control, refer to page 11.
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