Maintenance & Adjustments

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Maintenance
Engine

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.

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.

NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes have two wear edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge.

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.

2.Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Fig 6-2.

NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity

Figure 6-1

To remove the shave plate:

1.Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the auger 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.

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.Run fuel tank dry, then carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.

NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity

Figure 6-2

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

NOTE: When lubricating 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.

Gear (Hex) Shaft

Friction Wheel

Figure 6-3

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