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, proceed as follows:
•Remove the six carriage bolts, bell washers, and hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower.
•Reassemble new skid shoes with the six carriage bolts, bell washers (cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes
are adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, bell washers, and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
Belt Removal And Replacement
Auger Belts
•Remove the plastic belt cover by removing the two
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
•Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on its auger housing.
Screw |
Belt Cover |
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•Remove the six
•Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine pulley. See Figure 14.
•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 14.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley.
NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal.
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Auger |
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Idler |
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Figure 14
•Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. Repeat this step for the front auger belt.
•Replace the auger drive belts by following instructions in reverse order.
Drive Belt
•Follow the first four steps of the instructions for servicing the auger belts.
•Pull the idler pulley up, and lift the belt off the engine pulley and friction wheel disc. See Figure 15.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley.
•Slip the belt between the friction wheel and drive disc. Remove and replace the belt. Reassemble following the instructions in reverse order.
NOTE: The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt after the new belt has been assembled.
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