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Drift Cutters
(If Equipped)
The drift cutters are mounted inverted at the
factory for shipping purposes.
Standard
1.
Remove two screws (a) and lock nuts (b)
that secure each drift cutter, and remove
them from the sides of auger housing. See
Figure Figure 2-6.
2.
Turn the drift cutters around and position
them as shown in Figure 2-6 to the outside
of the auger housing.
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 2-6
3.
Attach drift cutters with screws (a) and
lock nuts (b) removed in Step 1.
Tool-less
1.
Remove two carriage bolts (a) and wing
nuts (b) that secure each drift cutter, and
remove them from the sides of auger
housing. See Figure 2-7.
2.
Turn the drift cutters around and position
them as shown in Figure 2-7 to the outside
of the auger housing.
(a)
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 2-7
3.
Attach drift cutters with carriage bolts (a)
and wing nuts (b) removed in Step 1.
Chute Control Cable Routing
(If Equipped)
For units equipped with chute cables, ensure
they are routed properly. Chute control cables
are routed through a single wire guide (a) on top
of the engine and/or through two wire guides (b)
located on the left side of the unit.
NOTE:
For smoothest operation, cables should
all be to the left of the chute directional control
rod.
NOTE:
The number of cables routed through the
wire guides will depend on your model.
1.
Locate cable guide(s) and perform the
following:
•
Units with Top Mounted Wire Guide
(a)
- Check that all cables are properly routed
through cable guide on top of engine. See
Figure 2-8.
•
Units with Side Mounted Wire Guides
(b) - Check that all cables are properly routed
through the wire guide below the left side
of the engine and the wire guide below the
chute control head. See Figure 2-8.
(b)
(a)
(c)
(c)
Figure 2-8
Shear Pins Storage (If Equipped)
On select units, holes are provided in the rear of
the handle panel for shear pin (a) and
bow-tie cotter pin (b) storage as shown in Figure
2-9. If not provided, make sure to store them in a
safe place until needed.
NOTE:
Three stage units come with four (4) shear
pins and bow-tie cotter pins.
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-9
Adding Fuel & Oil
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
information on adding fuel and oil.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at
the factory, set roughly 1/8” below the shave
plate. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to
operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION:
Use extreme caution
when on gravel and adjust auger
housing height to clear gravel or
crushed rock surfaces to avoid
picking up and throwing gravel or
crushed rock.
•
For close snow removal on a smooth
surface, raise skid shoes higher on auger
housing.
•
Use a lower position when area to be
cleared is uneven, such as a gravel
driveway.
NOTE:
If you choose to operate unit on a gravel
surface, keep skid shoes in position for maximum
clearance between ground and shave plate.
NOTE:
Some models are equipped with
reversible skid shoes and may be turned over to
increase their lifespan.
To adjust skid shoes:
1.
Loosen hex nuts, washers (if equipped)
and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to
desired position.
2.
Make certain entire bottom surface of skid
shoe is against ground to avoid uneven
wear on skid shoes.
3.
Retighten hex nuts, washers (if equipped)
and carriage bolts securely.
See Figure 2-10.
