SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while the engine is running.
Shave plate
•To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears excessively, or the unit will 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. If the augers seem to hesitate while turning although engine maintains the same speed, adjust the belt tension following instructions below.
•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 14 . Hook the cable into the upper hole in the control handle as shown.
Upper
Hole
Clutch
Cable
Control 
Housing
Augers | Shave Plate | Wheels |
Figure 12
•To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 13. Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
Nuts & Bolts
Figure 13
Figure 14
If additional adjustment is required, adjust the other end of the control cable at the idler bracket as described below.
•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. See Figure 16.
•There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. See Figure 15. 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
Idler
Bracket
Low Position
Spring on end of clutch
Cable
Auger
Pulley
Figure 15
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