Drift Cutters

The snow thrower drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for shipping purposes.

1.Remove the four flange nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Place drift cutter in upright position and re-secure. See Figure 3-8.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1.Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six (three on each side) hex nuts, washers, and carriage bolts securing the skid shoes to the auger housing. Refer to Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-8

Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)

The tires can be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for manufactures’s recommended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary.

NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes.

IMPORTANT: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure.

Adjustments

Skid Shoes

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward prior to operating the snow thrower.

CAUTION: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it 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, adjust the skid shoes so that the shave plate on the bottom of the auger housing is just off the ground.

Adjust the skid shoes to a lower position to raise the shave plate off the ground when clearing uneven areas, or 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.

 

Lower

Shave Plate

Shave

Plate

Raise

Shave

Plate

Figure 3-9

2.While observing the distance between the shave plate and the ground, adjust the skids shoes up or down to achieve the desired shave plate height.

3.Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes; then tighten nuts and bolts securely.

Auger and Drive Control Cables

WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly.

Testing Auger Drive Control

1.When the auger control is released and in the disengaged

“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 3-10.

2.In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed in engine operator’s manual. Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.

3.While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger.

4.Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten

(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.

5.With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to the front of the machine.

6.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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