Yard Machines OEM-190-032 warranty Making Adjustments, Lift Adjustment, Skid Shoe Adjustment

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Adjustments

All Models

WARNING

Never attempt

to make any

adjustments while

the engine is running,

except where

specified in the

Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Making Adjustments

WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen- gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Lift Adjustment

If the lift index rod doesn’t latch securely or the pivot release has too much slack in it, an adjustment can be made as follows:

1.Loosen the upper hex nut a few turns, then tighten the lower hex nut to shorten the cable length. See Figure 33.

2.Loosen the lower hex nut a few turns, then tighten the upper hex nut to lengthen the cable. See Figure 33.

Lower Chute Crank

Support Bracket Adjustment

If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn’t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows:

1.Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which secure the support bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 34.

2.Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the chute before retightening the hex nuts.

Skid Shoe Adjustment

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on either side of the snow thrower’s auger housing. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use a middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven.

IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position to allow the shave plate maximum clearance.

Adjust skid shoes as follows:

1.Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing. See Figure 35.

2.Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.

NOTE: Make certain the entire base of both skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid shoes are reversible.

3.Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.

4.Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the opposite side of the snow thrower.

Hex Nuts

Lift Cable

Lift Index Rod

Figure 33

Spiral

Hex Nuts

Support

Bracket

Figure 34

Skid Shoe

Hex Nut

Figure 35

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Finding and Recording Model Number Customer SupportRider Model Identification FastAttach Snow Thrower Attachment To The OwnerDetermine The Model Your Rider Sample Model NumberTrainingPreparation Your Responsibility Restrict the useYour Responsibility Maintenance & StorageOperation Do not modify engineCarton Contents Contents of Carton Manual PTO Tractors equipped with MountingIdler Pulley and Pin Or 42-inch deck onlyMounting the Belt Keeper AssemblyReversing Idler Assembly Hardware With a 46-inch deck only42, 46, 50, 54 inch Decks With Electric PTO Undercarriage Assembly all tractorsModel Series 600-649 All 800 series Cub Cadet 11C & 13C Upper V-belt 754-0371AUndercarriage Assembly Model Series 600-649 Cub Cadet 11C 38 & 42-inchUpper Drive Belt Reference Chart Mounting Undercarriage AssemblyDeck Size Lift Arm Clevis Pin Model Series 700-799 Bracket Undercarriage AssemblyBracket Assembly PTO Cable Belt Keeper Pin Flange Lock Nut & Washer SlottedPin Mounting the Undercarriage AssemblyRemove Nut Hairpin Clip Attaching Lift Handle Assembling ControlsAttaching the Chute Directional Control Attaching the ReflectorsAttaching the Support Tubes Mounting Auger HousingInset a Inset B Various Models Belt RoutingAll electric PTO Decks 42, 46, 50Left Side Undercarriage Routing the Upper Drive Belt Older Style TractorsRouting the Lower Drive Belt All Tractors Models Spindle Pulley Double-Idler Bracket Right SideChute Directional Control Engaging the Augers ImpellerQuickly Operation Tire Chain Kit NumberLift Adjustment AdjustmentsMaking Adjustments Lower Chute Crank Support Bracket AdjustmentBefore lubricating Repairing, or MaintenanceMaintenance Lubrication Chute Directional ControlPage Snow Thrower 40 B Snow Thrower Attachment 12 8 Belt Guard Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for