Set-Up

Shear Pins

Replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See Figure 3-10.

Adjustments

Skid Shoes

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory. Adjust them, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.

CAUTION: Always place the Track Lock Lever in the Gravel position before operating the snow thrower on gravel surfaces. When operated in the Normal or Packed Snow position, the snow thrower can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.

•For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.

•Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.

NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1.Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-10

Chute Clean-Out Tool

The chute clean-out tool and cord are fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-11.

Chute Clean-Out Tool

Figure 3-12

2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.

3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.

Figure 3-11

10Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up