Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance

Engine

Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your machine for all engine maintenance.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.

To remove skid shoes:

1.Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower.

2.Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.

Figure 6-1

To remove shave plate:

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

2.Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

Tire Pressure

Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

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

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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.

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.

Chute Directional Control

Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with 3-in-1 oil.

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