Making Adjustments, Operating Tips, Shave Plate

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position.

Operating Tips

•Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.

•Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the augers off the ground and stop the forward motion.

NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which would not be covered by warranty.

•Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual.

Shave Plate

• To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the unit on a level surface. See Figure 12. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the unit will not self-propel, the shave plate may be adjusted too low.

Nuts & Bolts

NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.

Figure 13

Augers

Shave Plate

Wheels

Figure 12

•To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 13. Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely

Belt Tension

Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. If augers hesitate while turning although engine maintains same speed, adjust tension following instructions below.

•The upper hole in the control handle provides adjustment for belt tension. To adjust, disconnect the “Z” end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle. See Figure 14 . Hook the cable into the upper hole in control handle as shown.

Upper

Hole

Clutch

Cable

Control

Housing

Figure 14