nect the spark plug wire and
,_ WARNING: Always discon- place it where it cannot
make contact with spark plug to pre- vent accidental starting when mak- ing any adjustments or repairs.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
This snow thrower is equipped with two
height adjustment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing. See
Figure 25.
These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower.
Mountinc Nuts
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Auger | _g | Height Adjust Skid |
Figure 25
For normal hard surfaces, such as a
paved driveway or walk, adjust the skids as follows.
1.Position the snow thrower on a level surface.
. Make sure both tires are equally in- flated. Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi- mum inflation. Do not exceed side- wall maximum pressure on tire.
3.Place the extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar next to the adjustable skids.
4.Loosen the mounting nuts that hold the adjustable skids. To bring the front of the snow thrower down,
raise the adjustable skids. Tighten the mounting nuts. See Figure 25.
NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down.
maintain proper ground
,_ WARNING: Be certain to 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.
TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR
After considerable use, the metal scrap- er bar will have a definite wear pattern. The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to al- low 1/8" between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned.
1.Position the snow thrower on alevel surface.
. Make sure both tires are equally in-
flated. Proper tire pressure is 14 to 17 PSI. See side of tire for maxi- mum inflation. Do not exceed side-
wall maximum pressure on tire.
3.Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the au- ger housing.
4.Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position.
5.Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, making sure that the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface.
. For 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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