IMPORTANT:
•Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
•Never use old gas.
•Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
•Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the snow thrower in the future. Never store the snow thrower for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank.
Adjust Skid Shoes
Adjustment of the skid shoes governs the height above the ground at which the auger shield operates.
For clearing snow from concrete, asphalt, and other smooth surfaces, it is best to set the auger shield so that the bottom of the shield scrapes the ground.
For clearing snow from gravel, dirt, and other rough surfaces, it is best to set the auger shield slightly above the ground to avoid dirt and gravel from entering the auger.
The optimal height of the shield will vary depending Surfaces with larger gravel or stones would require
To adjust the skid shoes:
on the type of surface being cleared. a more raised auger shield.
1.Make sure the snow thrower is on a solid, smooth, and level surface.
2.Place a spacer board on the ground underneath the auger shield between the skid shoes. The thickness of the board should be the same as the height above the ground you wish to raise the auger shield to. The skid shoes should not touch the board (see figure 7).
3.Using a wrench, loosen the four nuts located on the skid shoes (2 nuts on each skid shoe) and allow the skid shoes to slide to the ground.
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Figure 7- Adjusting Skid Shoes
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