SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Shave Plate
•To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 8. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the unit does not
NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.
Belt Tension
Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjust the belt tension, following instructions below, if the augers seem to hesitate while turning although engine maintains the same speed.
•The upper hole in the control handle provides adjustment for belt tension. To adjust, disconnect the “Z” end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle. See Figure 10 . Hook the cable into the upper hole in control handle as shown.
Upper
Hole
Clutch
Cable
Control
Housing
Augers | Shave Plate |
|
Figure 8
• To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests |
Figure 10
If additional adjustment is required, follow steps below.
•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. See Figure 12.
•There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. See Figure 11. To adjust, move the extension spring on the end of the clutch cable to the next higher adjustment position on the idler bracket assembly. Reassemble belt cover.
High Position
Middle Position
on the handle. Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts |
which secure the shave plate to the housing. See |
Figure 9. Move the shave plate to desired position |
and retighten the nuts and bolts securely. |
Idler
Bracket
Auger
Low Position
Spring on
Lock Nut & Carriage Bolt
Figure 9
Pulley
End of Clutch
Cable
Figure 11
Carburetor
WARNING: If any adjustments need to be made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces.
•Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.
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