Figure 6-1
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-1

Maintenance & Adjustments

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Maintenance
Engine

Refer to the TecumsehEngine MaintenanceEngine manualsectionpacked. with your

machine for all engine maintenance.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow

tTherowershaveareplatesubjectandtoskidwearshoes.Theyonshouldthe bottombe checkedof the snowperiodically andthrowerreplacredsubjectwh n necessarytowear. They. should be checked periodically

and replaced when necessary. To remove skid shoes:

To remove skid shoes:

1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which

1.Removes cure themfourtothecarriagesnow throwerbolts and. hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower.

2.Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts

2.Reassemble(two on eachnewside)skidandshoesexflangewith thenutsfour.Refercarriageto Figbolts.6-1.

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Lubrication
Gear Shaft

The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.

1.Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

2.Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Fig 7-3.

3.Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex shaft. See Fig. 6-2.

NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.

To remove shave plate:

(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.

1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to To remove shave plate:

the snow thrower housing.

1.Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to

2.Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the snow thrower housing.

carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten

2.Reasscurelymble. new shave plate, making sure heads of

carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten

Tire Pressure

securely.

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to

Tire Pressure

between 15 psi and 20 psi.

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to

If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

one side or the other.

If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

Figure 6-2

Wheels

At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.

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