Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance

Engine

Refer to the Engine Maintenance section.

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 the skid shoes:

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

2.Reassemble the 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 the 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.

Refer to Fig. 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 the four self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Fig 6-2.

Self-Tapping Screws

Figure 6-2

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

Gear Shaft

Drive

Cable

Friction

Pivot Rod

 

Wheel

Drive

Rubber

Plate

 

Figure 6-3

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