Snapper 155223 important safety instructions Ground Speed Adjustment, Skid Shoe Adjustment

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Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS

4.1.5. GROUND SPEED ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: It is recommended to remove the drive system cover and check rubber drive tire engagement with drive disc when adjusting ground speed.

1.Tilt machine forward to gain access to drive system area. Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent tipping over. Remove drive system cover plate. Refer to Figure 4.7.

2.Loosen the top screw that connects the shift rod to the shift hub. See Figure 4.8.

3.Move shift rod clockwise to obtain more ground speed or counter clockwise for less ground speed. Retighten top screw after adjustment. See Figure 4.8.

 

CLOCKWISE

COUNTERCLOCKWISE

LOOSEN TOP SCREW

AND MOVESHIFTHUB

 

SHIFT

CLOCKWISE OR

COUNTERCLOCKWlSETO

HUB

ADJUST GROUND SPEED

 

FIGURE 4.8

4.Check drive system to insure the rubber drive tire has full contact with drive disc. Shift through all speeds and note the position of rubber drive tire on the drive disc. See Figure 4.9.

1st 4th

REVERSE

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i.

 

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I

 

 

 

h

 

 

!

TIRE IS ON

 

 

I

EDGE IN 4th

 

 

 

POSITION

4.1.6.SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: It is recommended to raise the auger housing when clearing rough or graveled surfaces. To raise auger the skid shoes should be lowered.

1. Tilt machine up and place a wooden block under

auger housing.

2. Loosen bolts on both skid shoes. Move shoes down to raise auger housing or move skid shoes up to lower auger housing. See Figure 4.10.

SCRAPEF

BLADE

BLOCK

SHOE

UP FOR SMOOTH

PAVED SURFACES

_. DOWN FOR ROUGH

GRAVELED SURFACES

FIGURE 4.10

4.1.7.AUGER SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: If engine is operating correctly and auger/impeller drive belt is not damaged or severed, but the auger/impeller does not rotate it is possibly the auger shaft shear bolt.

1. Remove shear bolt and nut from auger. Discard old shear bolt and nut. DO NOT reuse bolt or nut

under any circumstances. Always replace existing hardware with genuine Snapper new replacement shear bolts and nuts. DO NOT substitute these shear bolts and nuts with hardware other than what

is specified as auger/impeller and engine damage can result.

2.Install new shear bolts and nuts. Tighten to 5 to

10 ft. lb. of torque. See Figure 4.11.

SHEAR

TIRE IS ON EDGE

 

AUGER

OF HOLE IN

 

 

 

REVERSE

 

 

 

 

t

 

FIGURE 4.9

FIGURE 4.11

 

 

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Contents Model Designation Series Designation Engine HP Auger Width TWO Stage Intermediate Frame Snow Thrower SeriesImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance and Storage Contents PRE-START Check List Operating InstructionsPropelling Snow Thrower STARTING, Operation StoppingRecoil Start Models EngineStopping ENGINE, Auger & Wheel Drive AdjustmentEngaging Auger Engaging Wheel DriveSTARTING, Operation & Stopping Electric Start Models Operating Instructions General Lubrication Service After First 5 Hours Check Auger Drive BeltIntroduction Check Wheel Drive BeltStorage Procedure MaintenanceAdjustment Auger Belt Idler Pulley Adjustment ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENTDo not Auger Belt ReplacementW2t¢,o,,,vo Skid Shoe Adjustment Ground Speed AdjustmentHP Models Only Single Handle Control AdjustmentRubber Drive Tire Replacement Chute Crank AdjustmentUSE HRS Season Service Performed EachDisclaimer of Warranty Year Limited WarrantyTWO Stage Intermediate Frame Snow Thrower Series TWO Stage Intermediate Frame Snow Thrower Series Important Safety Instructions Maintenance and Storage Contents T4Q STARTING, Operation Stopping Oo,o,o WI STARTING, Operation & Stopping Electric Start Models Operating Instructions Maintenance Maintenance III V12 W2t¢,o,,,vo Ground Speed Adjustment Blowerclutch Chute Crank Adjustment Troubleshooting Year Limited Warranty TWO Stage Intermediate Frame Snow Thrower Series

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