11
Adjustments
All Models
WARNING
Never attempt
to make any
adjustments while
the engine is running,
except where
specified in the
Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Making Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator’s Manual. Place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place the PTO in the disen- gaged (OFF) position, set the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Lift Adjustment
If the lift index rod doesn’t latch securely or the pivot release has too much slack in it, an adjustment can be made as follows:
1.Loosen the upper hex nut a few turns, then tighten the lower hex nut to shorten the cable length. See Figure 33.
2.Loosen the lower hex nut a few turns, then tighten the upper hex nut to lengthen the cable. See Figure 33.
Lower Chute Crank
Support Bracket Adjustment
If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn’t fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward or outward as follows:
1.Loosen, but do NOT remove the two hex nuts which secure the support bracket to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 34.
2.Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the chute before retightening the hex nuts.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on either side of the snow thrower’s auger housing. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use a middle or high position when the area to be cleared is uneven.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position to allow the shave plate maximum clearance.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
1.Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing. See Figure 35.
2.Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
NOTE: Make certain the entire base of both skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid shoes are reversible.
3.Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
4.Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the opposite side of the snow thrower.
Hex Nuts | Lift Cable |
Lift Index Rod
Figure 33
Spiral
Hex Nuts
Support
Bracket
Figure 34
Skid Shoe
Hex Nut
Figure 35
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