ADJUSTING THE SKID SHOES

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.

For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the skid shoes into a high position on the auger housing.

Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 13.

SECTION 6: CONTROLS

Auger Drive Clutch

Traction Drive Clutch

Chute Crank

Shift Lever

Figure 14

Skid

Low Position

High Position

SHIFT LEVER

Shoe Hex Nuts

Carriage Bolts

Figure 13

Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position.

Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

TIRE PRESSURE

The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure.

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

(See Figure 14)

The shift lever is located below the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed.

Forward—one of five speeds. Position number one

(1)is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the fastest.

Reverse—two reverse speeds; R1 and R2. R2 is the faster reverse speed.

AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 14)

The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action.

TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH

(See Figure 14)

The traction drive clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction drive clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

CHUTE CRANK

(See Figure 14)

The chute crank is located on left hand side of the snow thrower.

To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute crank as follows:

•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.

•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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615, E645E, E665E specifications

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