•Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
•Adjust the shave plate according to instructions on page 8. Tighten securely.
Engine
•Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.
•Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose hardware, and tighten as needed.
Lubrication
Lubricate pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light oil once every season and before storage of the snow thrower at the end of the season.
Replacing the Auger’s Rubber Paddles
The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear is present.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber paddles to wear to the point where portions of the metal auger itself can come in contact with the pavement. Doing so can result in serious damage to your snow thrower.
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To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows:
•Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the
•Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier.
SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
•Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.
•Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.
•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing in a metal storage shed, rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
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