Yard-Man 5KL Service & Adjustment, Servicing Augers, Shave Plate and Skid Shoes, Replacing Belt

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SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug before performing adjustments or repairs. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

Servicing Augers

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 11 .

1.If the augers do not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.

2.Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins have been provided with the snow thrower. Spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins and securing with new cotter pins. See Figure 11.

Auger

Shear Pin

Cotter Pin

Figure 11

IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components, as a result of doing so, will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes at the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. Check these periodically and replace as necessary.

Carriage Bolt

 

 

Skid Shoe

Shave Plate

 

Lock Nut

Nut

 

Figure 12

2.Reassemble new skid shoes with the same hardware. Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.

Replacing Shave Plate

1.After removing both skid shoes, remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 12 . The shave plate and skid shoes at the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. Check these periodically and replace as necessary.

2.Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely. Re-install skid shoes.

Replacing Belt

Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours of snow thrower operation. Replace if either shows signs of wear and tear. To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the specific steps listed under respective sub-headings.

1.Remove belt cover by removing the two self- tapping screws that secure it to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 13A.

2.Take auger belt off the pulley following Figure 13B.

Replacing Skid Shoe

1.Remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach two skid shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 12 .

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operations Practices TrainingOperation Setting up the Snow Thrower Setting UP Your Snow ThrowerBefore Assembly Removing From CartonDrive Control & Shift Lever Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Test Four-Way Chute Control Skid ShoeTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Drive Control/ Auger Control Lock Operating Your Snow ThrowerKnow The Controls Auger ControlBefore Starting Engine To Start EngineBefore Stopping Recoil StarterTo Engage Drive Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Stop The Snow Thrower To Engage AugersMaintaining Your Snow Thrower General RecommendationsCheck Chute Cables Check V-BeltsCheck Friction Wheel Checking Oil LevelShave Plate and Skid Shoes Service & AdjustmentServicing Augers Replacing BeltAuger Belt Drive BeltFriction Wheel Rubber Shift Rod AdjustmentsDrive Control Preparing For Storage Chute ControlTroubleshooting Parts List for Model 5KL Model 5KL 4211 Handle Engagement Assembly RH Cable Z- Fitting 731-04894 41A 42C 43A 42A 42H 41B 42I 43D 42B 42J Ref No. Part No Description Safety & Decorative Labels Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

5KL specifications

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