5
Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.
For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth
concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the
low position. Use the middle or high position when the
area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel,
always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 5-4.
Making
Adjustments
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
1.
Loosen, but do not remove, the hex flange locknuts
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
2.
3.
Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is
flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear.
Figure 5-4
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
4.
Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.
Auger Control
Refer to instructions on page 9 to adjust the auger
control. Make certain to check for correct adjustment as
instructed before operating the snow thrower.
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting
the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to page 9 for
instructions.
injury or damage to
the snow thrower.
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.
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.
Chute Bracket Adjustment
Figure 5-5
If the spiral at the bottom of the chute directional control
is not fully engaging with the chute assembly, the chute
bracket can be adjusted. To do so:
1.
2.
Loosen the two nuts which secure the chute bracket
and reposition it slightly. See Figure 5-5.
Retighten the nuts.
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