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 6. 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.
Lock Nut & Carriage Bolt
Figure 7
Augers | Shave Plate |
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Figure 6
•To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 7. Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts securely.
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary.
If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating while the engine maintains a constant speed, an adjustment is necessary. Proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides an adjustment in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the upper hole. Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference.
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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