SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjustments:
1.Be sure throttle is in STOP position.
2.Remove safety ignition key.
3.Make sure the augers and all moving parts have completely stopped.
4.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot contact plug.
SNOW THROWER
TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT
See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” in the Operation section of this manual.
CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector, attached to the top of the discharge chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
WARNING: To avoid serious injury, never operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged.
•To change direction and/or distance snow is discharged, see “TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE” in the Op- eration section of this manual.
SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 19)
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
Both right and
1.Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
3.Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new
CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equipment shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower.
4.Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS
The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2) capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are designed to break, preventing damage to any other com- ponents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared. To replace the capscrew/shear bolts:
1.Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
3.Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new
CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equipment capscrew/shear bolts as supplied with your snow thrower.
4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
LOCKNUT | CAPSCREW / | SHOULDER / |
| SHEAR BOLT | SHEAR BOLT |
| IMPELLER HUB |
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| IMPELLER |
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| SHAFT |
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| AUGER |
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| HUB |
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LOCKNUT | AUGER HUB | AUGER SHAFT |
FIG. 19
TO REMOVE BELT COVER (See Fig. 20)
1.Remove the two screws securing belt cover to frame.
2.Remove belt cover.
•Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely.
FRAME | BELT COVER | SCREWS |
FIG. 20
TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 21)
The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that the belt(s) be replaced by a qualified service center.
NOTE: It is recommended that both the auger and traction drive belt be replaced at the same time.
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15 the snow thrower.