Snapper SX5200R, SX5200E Repair & Adjustments, Flite Shoe, Angled Ends Of Auger

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger. Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug.

4.1.3.AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. #6-0631 Flite Shoe Kit will be required to replace existing flite shoes.

1. Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over.

2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the flite shoes to auger. Save screws for future use.

3. Install new flite shoes to auger using self-tapping screws removed previously. Tighten screws securely. DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 4.4.

AUGER FLITE SHOE

SELF-TAPPING

SCREWS

ALIGN ANGLED ENDS

OF FLITE SHOE WITH

ANGLED ENDS OF

AUGER

FIGURE 4.4

4.1.4. CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT

1.Loosen pivot bolt and nut. Rotate adjustment nut clockwise to move worm bracket closer to ring gear. Rotate adjustment nut counter clockwise to move worm bracket away from ring gear. NOTE: The worm gear should always maintain full contact with ring gear after adjustment. Retighten pivot bolt and nut. If crank still does not operate satisfactorily, lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease. See Figure 4.5.

WORM

BRACKET

LOOSEN PIVOT BOLT & NUT

ROTATE NUT TO

ADJUST WORM

GEAR CONTACT

WITH RING GEAR

FIGURE 4.5

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