Z_ CAUTION: Always disconnect the
spark plug wire and tie back away from the plug before making any adjustments or repairs.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjustment skids, located on the out- side of the auger housing (see figure be- low). These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower.
Height Adjust Skids
Skid Mounting
For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
•Check tire pressure (14 pounds). See side of tire for maximum inflation. Do not exceed maximum pressure on side of tire.
•Place the extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skid.
•Loosen the skid mounting nuts (see fig- ure above) and adjust the skids up to bring the front of the snow thrower down.
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•Set the skid on the other side at the same height.
For rocky or uneven surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
•Raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down. This will help pre- vent rocks and other debris from being picked up and thrown by the auger.
NOTE: Be sure that snow thrower is set at same height on both sides.
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" be-
tween the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned. The scraper bar may have to be returned to its original lower set- ting to maintain the original performance level. To adjust:
•Position the snow threwer on a level sur- face.
•Make sure both tires are equally inflated.
•Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts secur- ing the scraper bar to the auger housing.
•Adjust the scraper bar to the proper posi- tion.
•Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, mak- ing 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 car- riage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar.
/_. CAUTION: Be certain to maintain
proper ground clearance for your par- ticular 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 ADJUSTTHE CLUTCH CONTROL
CABLES
Periodic adjustment of the cables may be required due to normal stretch and wear on
the belts. To check for correct adjustment, disconnect "Z" Fitting at clutch lever, move clutch lever to the full forward position, just contacting the plastic bumper. The control cables are correctly adjusted when the cen- ter of the "Z" fitting is between the center and top of the hole and there is no droop in the cable (see figure below). If adjustment is necessary:
Control Lever must be in full
Aug
"Z" Fitting
when checking
Plastic Bumper
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