MAINTENANCE
Checkand Replace Spark Plug
(Figure31)if theelectrodesarepittedorburnedorif theporcelainis cracked.
1.Removesnowhood(see"RemovetheSnowHood"section).
2.Cleansparkplugandresetgapperiodically.
3.Cleanareaaroundsparkplugbasebeforeremoval,to preventdirt fromenteringengine.
4.Replacesparkplugif electrodesarepittedor burnedor if porcelainis cracked.
5.Cleansparkplugby carefullyscrapingelectrodes(donotsandblast orusewirebrush).
6.Besuresparkplugis cleanandfreeof foreignmaterialCheckelec.- trodesgapwithawirefeelergaugeandresetgapto 0.030"(0.76ram) if necessary.
7.Beforeinstallingsparkplug,coatthreadslightlywithgraphitegrease to insureeasyremoval.
8.Tightenplugfirmlyinto engine.Iftorquewrenchis available,tighten plugto
_ | ARNING:Always turn unit off, remove ignitionkey, |
| and disconnectthe spark plug wire before making any |
| repairs or adjustments. |
ADJUSTSKiD HEIGHT
Thissnowthroweris equippedwithtwoheightadjustskids,securedto the outsideoftheaugerhousing.Theseelevatethefrontofthesnowthrower.
Whenremovingsnowfromahardsurfaceareasuchasa paveddriveway orwalk,adjusttheskidsupto bringthefrontofthesnowthrowerdown.
Whenremovingsnowfromrockor unevenconstruction,raisethefrontof thesnowthrowerbymovingtheskidsdown.Thiswill helpto prevent rocksandotherdebrisfrombeingpickedupandthrownbytheaugers.
To adjustskids, proceed as follows:
1.Placeablock(equalto heightfromgrounddesired)underscraperbar nearbutnotunderskid.
2.Loosenskidmountingnuts(A, Figure32)andpushtheskid down (B)until it touchestheground.Retightenmountingnuts.
3.Setskidonothersideatsameheight.
NOTE:Make sure that snow thrower is set at same height on both sides.
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ReplacingSparkPlug | Figure 31 |
WARNING:Be certain to maintain proper ground 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 sufficientforce to cause personalinjury, propertydamage, or damage to the snow thrower.
AdjustingSkidHeight | Figure 32 |
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