Skid Shoe
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes.
For close snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low position. Use the middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven. When operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high position. See Figure 15.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
•Loosen, but do not remove, the hex flange locknuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
•Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
•Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
NOTE: Make certain the bottom surface of skid shoe is flat against the ground to avoid uneven wear .
Shave Plate
Skid
Shoes
High
Low
Hex Flange Locknuts
•Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower.
Figure 15
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Gear Shaft
•Lubricate the gear shaft with
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber friction wheel and drive plate.
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.
•Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure these are tight.
Engine
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and it does not require checking.
•If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Lubrication
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
•At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Refer to Figure 14.
IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 16.
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