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You can also check the adjustment as follows:
1. With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to
drain gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if
the snow thrower has already been operated), remove
the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by
removing the self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 22
in Maintenance section.
2. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8"
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive
pulley in all positions of the shift lever.
3. With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel
must contact the drive pulley. Refer to Figure 24 in
Maintenance section.
4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lower hex nut
on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket
upward or downward as necessary. Refer to Figure
16. Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket
when correct adjustment is reached.
5. Reassemble the frame cover and turn the unit back to
its operating position.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain
to remove it now.
Skid Shoes
The space between this shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in
the low position. Use middle or high position when area to
be cleared is uneven.
1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts,
washers, and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to
desired position. See Figure 17.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes
are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes.
3. Tighten nuts and bolts securely.
Auger Control
To adjust the auger control, refer to the section in this
manual titled “Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
Figure 1
Making
Adjustments
IMPORTANT: It is not
recommended that you
operate this snow thrower
on gravel as loose gravel
can be easily picked up
and thrown by the auger
causing personal injury
or damage to the snow
thrower.
If for some reason, you
have to operate the snow
thrower on gravel, keep
the skid shoe in the high-
est position for maximum
clearance between the
ground and the shave
plate.
