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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows and refer to Figure
25:
1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the hex
washer screws which secure them to the auger. See Figure 25.
NOTE:
The auger paddles should be replaced one at a time so that
the auger still attached can be used as an example for positioning and
re-installing the new auger.
4. Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the
hardware removed earlier.
To obtain a full auger replacement kit including rubber paddles and
hex washer screws, call Sears at 1-800-4-MY HOME. Ask for part
753-06469.
REPLACING OR REVERSING SHAVE PLATE
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and
is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two
wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed.
1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Remove the four carriage bolts and flange lock nuts which attach
it to the snow thrower housing. Refer to Figure 20 on page 14.
4. Reverse the existing shave plate or install a new one, making sure
the new shave plate and the heads of the carriage bolts are on
the inside of the housing.
5. Adjust the shave plate as instructed on page 14.
6. Tighten securely once adjusted.
To obtain a new shave plate, call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME. Ask for
part #731-08171.
To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Figure 24:
1. Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley.
2. Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide the
pulley back on to the auger shaft. It may be necessary to push
down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley under the belt
keeper.
3. Replace the flange nut and tighten securely.
4. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.
5. Remove the board from the auger and chute.
REPLACING AUGER PADDLES
The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear and
should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present.
CAUTION
Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber paddles to wear to the point where
portions of the metal auger itself can come in contact with the pave-
ment. Doing so can result in serious damage to your snow thrower.
Figure 25
Hex Washer Screw
Hex Washer Screw
Auger Paddle
Figure 24
Auger Pulley
Belt Keeper
Idler Pulley
Flange Nut
Drive Pulley
