•Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and tighten the jam nut.
“Z” End |
Jam Nut |
Auger Control |
Cable |
Figure 7
Skid Shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes. For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position.
See Figure 8.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
•Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
•Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
•Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
•Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.
Shave Plate |
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Carriage Bolts |
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Skid | Low | Hex Nuts |
Shoes |
Figure 8
NOTE: Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.
•Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 10 and 14 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
control must also be released).
IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before changing speeds.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 9.
This same lever 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 traction 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
Auger Control
The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control must also be released in order to stop the auger.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. See Figure 9.
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