1.Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position.
2.Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
3.Retighten the hex jam nut and repeat all three tests to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Know The Controls
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare Figure 12 with your snow thrower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Maintain safety while learning about the controls and operating the unit. Save this manual for future reference.
Drive Control
Shift Lever
Chute Control
Auger Control
Headlight
Wheel Steering
Control
Gas Tank
Chute Assembly
Chute
Shave Plate
Auger
Skid Shoe
Figure 12
Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock
The drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze down the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.
The drive control also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the
snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).
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