NOTE: If you are uncertain that you have reached the correct adjustment, refer to the Adjustment section.
Adjusting the skid shoes
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, lower the skid shoes into a low position on the auger housing.
Use a middle or higher position when the area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 13.
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
Tire pressure
The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to 15 to 20 psi. Refer to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
Skid |
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Shoe | Hex | Nuts |
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High Position
Low Position
Figure 13
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOWTHROWER
Shift lever
The shift lever is located below the handle panel. The shift lever may be moved into one of seven positions. Run engine with throttle in the fast position. Use the shift lever to determine ground speed. See Figure 14.
Forward— one of five speeds. Position number one
(1)is the slowest. Position number five (5) is the fastest.
Auger Control Clutch | Traction Control Clutch |
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Chute Directional | Shift Lever | |
Control | ||
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Figure 14
Auger control clutch
The auger control clutch is located on the left handle. Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. See Figure 14.
Traction control clutch
The traction control clutch is located on the right handle. Squeeze the traction control clutch to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop. See Figure 14.
Chute directional control
The chute directional control is located on left hand side of the snow thrower. See Figure 14.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows:
•Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
•Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Throttle control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine. See Figure 15.
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