Replacing Auger Paddles

The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present.

Caution: 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.

To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows:

1.Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.

2.Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.

3.Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the hex washer screws which secure them to the auger. See Fig. 7-4.

Replacing Shave Plate

The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed.

1.Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.

2.Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.

3.Remove the four carriage bolts and flange lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. See Fig. 7-5.

Side View

Carriage Screw

Auger Paddle

Hex Washer Screw

Hex Washer Screw

Figure 7-4

Flange Lock Nut

Reversible Shave Plate

Figure 7-5

4.Install the new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.

5.Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Maintenance & Adjustments section.

6.Tighten securely once adjusted.

NOTE: The auger paddles should be replaced one-at-a-time so that the auger still attached can be used as an example for positioning and re-installing the new auger.

4.Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier.

Engine

Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with your snow thrower for service information for your engine.

14Section 7— Service