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Adjustments
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Maintenance
WARNING
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.
Shave Plate
1.To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. 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.
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WARNING: Run the engine com- pletely dry of gasoline before tipping snowthrower.
2.To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle.
3.Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure
4.Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
5.If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed.
Caution: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
6.Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
Replacing Shave Plate
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. Refer to Figure
1.Remove the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.
2.Install new shave plate (or reverse), making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
3.Adjust the shave plate according to instructions above
4.Tighten 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 for 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. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Figure
Replacing Belt
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage the control bail and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
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