Simplicity 1692244, 1692243 manual Checks Prior to Using, Skid Shoe Adjustment

14.Attach the bottom half of the spout rotator handcrank (A, figure IO) to the spiral spring shaft (B) and secure with large ring pin at location C.

15.Slide the upper half of spout rotator handcrank through the retaining bracket and into the lower half of handcrank. Secure the upper half just in front of retaining bracket with the small ring pin to prevent movement of the handcrank.

16.The snowthrower is now ready for operation,

Figure 16. Attaching Handcrank

A. Spout Rotator (Bottom Half)

B. Spiral Spring Shaft

C. Large Ring Pin Location

CHECKS PRIOR TO USING

S N O W T H R O W E R ., ‘1

1.’ Read safety precautions on pages 2-3 of this manual.

2.Prior to any snow falling, survey area to make sure that all objects are removed to prevent them from being picked up and thrown from the snowthrower resulting in personal injury or property damage.

3.Make sure PTO shield turns freely on PTO shaft and guards are properly fastened.

4.Make sure oil level in auger gearbox and speed reduction gearbox is correct (oil level should be even with check plugs). Refer to figures 14 & 15 on page 13.

5.Inspect for loose, missing, and worn parts.

6.Properly adjust discharge chute, discharge spout and skid shoes. Refer to following paragraphs and figures 11 and 12.

7.Adjust the transport height if necessary. Refer to “Transport Height Adjustment” on page 11.

Skid Shoe Adjustment

NOTE: This procedure applies to both side and rear skid shoes.Side skid shoes are optional equipment and must be purchased separately under kit number 1713411.

1. Using a l/2” wrench, loosen both nuts.
2. Adjust to desired height.	Figure 11. Skid Shoe Adjustment
3. Tighten nuts.

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