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SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
•
Refer to the engine manual for all engine
maintenance procedures.
Augers
•
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 22. If you
hit a hard foreign object or ice jam, the snow
thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.
•
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts
have sheared. Replacement shear bolts and hex
lock nuts have been provided with the snow
thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil
lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
•
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of
the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should
be checked periodically and replaced when
necessary.
•
To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriage
bolts, cupped washers and hex nuts which attach
them to the snow thrower. Reassemble new skid
shoes with the four carriage bolts, cupped washers
(cupped side goes against skid shoes) and hex
nuts. See Figure 24.
Figure 24
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To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts,
cupped washers and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing. See Figure 24. Reassemble
new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Belt Removal and Replacement
WARNING:
Disconnect spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Drain fuel into an
approved container or place a piece of plastic
film underneath the gas cap to prevent
gasoline from leaking.
Auger Belts
•
Remove plastic belt cover from front of the engine
by removing the two self-tapping screws. See
Figure 25.
Figure 25
•
Drain gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a
piece of plastic under the gas cap.Tip the unit up
and forward so that it rests on auger housing.
•
Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
•
Roll auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 26.
Figure 26
Carriage
Bolts
Skid
Shoe
Skid
Shoe
Hex Nuts
Shave Plate
Self-Tapping
Screws
Cover
Belt
Belt
Drive
Drive
Pulley
Belt
Idler
Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Auger
