Craftsman 536.88502 owner manual Adjustments, To Adjust Skids Height, To Adjust Scraper BAR

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ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. i

TO ADJUST SKIDS HEIGHT

This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust- ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing (See Fig_ 23), Thes-e Skids_elevate the front of the snow thrower

For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:

oMake sure the snow thrower is on a hard, Ievel surface and the weight transfer system lever is released See page 13

ePlace extra shear bofts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids,,

oLoosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig, 23) and push the skids down until they touch the ground, Retighten the mounting nuts,

For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down This will help prevent rocks and other debris from being picked up and thrown by the auger

NOTE: Ifthe skids are at the maximum height, the weight transfer system wit{ not work,

TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR

After considerable use, the metal scraper bar will have a definite wear pattern The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned.

ePosition the snow thrower on a Ievel surface

•Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the auger housing.

®Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position

•Tightenthe carriage bolts and nuts, making surethat the scraper bar is paralle_ with the working surface.

oAfter extended operation, the scraper bar may be reversed if the scraper bar must be replaced due to wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar.

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CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROLIND CLEARANCE FOR

YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE

CLEARED, OBJECTS SUCH AS GRAVEL, ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS, IF STRUCK BY THE IMPELLER_ MAY BE

THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW THROWER..

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TO ADJUST CHUTE

CRANK ASSEMBLY

if you cannot rotate the chute crank tully to the left and lo the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig, 24).

eLoosen both 1/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod (using 3/4" wrenches),

®Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about 1/8"

clearance between the notch in the flange and the outer diameter of the worm.

eOnce this clearance is set, tighten the nuts.

NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the engine or the cover will be scratched

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PLASTIC _ _' NOTCHED SECTION

CAP COTTER

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FLATWASHER

112 INCH

CRANK ADJUSTING ROD

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FIG. 24

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