Adjustments
Skid Shoe Adjustment
Slotted holes are provided to permit adjustment of the shoe assemblies for raising and lowering the blade to various working heights (see Figure 3).
When cleaning snow from gravel or earth drives or walks, the shoe assemblies should be lowered fully to prevent blade contact with gravel or ground. When cleaning smooth hard surfaces like concrete, the shoe assemblies are normally placed fully up to allow the blade to scrape the surface.
To adjust the skid, raise the blade off the ground and block with a piece of wood. Loosen the bolts (B, Figure
3)and move the skid shoes (A) up or down to desired height. Tighten the bolts securely.
Figure 3.
A. Skid Shoes
B. Bolts
Spring Tension
See Figure 4. This snow plow/dozer blade is spring loaded so that when the blade strikes a solid object, the springs will allow the blade to release as shown, rather than cause damage. The blade will go back to its original position after object is cleared.
Figure 4. Dozer Blade “Released”
See Figure 5. To adjust spring tension hold rear nut (B) and loosen front nut (E). Tighten rear nut (B) to increase spring tension, or loosen to decrease tension.
For initial adjustment, tighten nut (B) on each eyebolt enough to expose about 3/4" (19mm) of thread. Tighten front nut (E) against rear nut (B) to lock adjustment in place.
Figure 5. Tension Springs |
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A. Eyebolt | D. Pivot Frame |
B. Nut, 5/16 | E. Nut, 5/16 |
C. Spring |
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