Maintenance & Adjustments

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Adjustments

WARNING! Before Servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.

Shave Plate

1.To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and augers should all contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the snow thrower does not self-propel, the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.

NOTE: On new snow throwers or machines with a new shave plate installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.

2.To adjust the shave plate, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on the handle. Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing. See Fig. 6-1.

Move the shave plate to the desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts securely.

Control Cable

As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:

The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the upper hole. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Fig. 6-2.

Control

Handle

Control

Cable

Side View

Bolt

Lock Nut

Figure 6-1

Figure 6-2

Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates when rotatiing, see the Service Section for instructions on replacing the belt.

Chute Assembly

Refer to the Assembly and Set-Up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly.

Maintenance

Lubrication

Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the control cable with a light oil once every season and before the snow thrower is put into storage at the end of the season.

Off-Season Storage

If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the instructions below.

1.Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.

2.If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower.

3.Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.

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