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SERVICE ANDADJUSTME TS
_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK
AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK-
ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust-
rnent skids, located on the outside of the auger housing
(See Fig. 20). These skids elevate the front of the snow
thrower..
For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
e Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds). See side of
tire for maximum inflalion Do not exceed maximum
• pressure on side of tire.
Place the extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts
bag) under each end of the scraper bar nearbut not
under the skid.
Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig 20) and
adjust the skids up to bring the front of the snow
thrower clown Reqighten the mounling nuts
Set the skid on the other side at the same height
For rocky or uneven surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
e Raise the front of the snow thrower by moving tile
skids down This will help prevent rocks and other
debris from being picked up and thrown by the
auger,
NOTE: Be sure that snow thrower is set at same height
on both sides
TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR
After considerable use, the metal scraper bar witl have a
definite wear pattern,, The scraper bar in conjunction with
the skids should always be adjusted to allow 1/8" be-
tween the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be
cleaned The scraper bar may have to be returned to ils
original lower setting to maintain the original perfor-
mance level To adjust:
e Position the snow thrower on a level surface
e Make sure both tires are equally inflated
e Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the
scraper bar to the auger housing
e Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position
e Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, maldng sure
that the scraper bar is parallel wiIh the working
sudac_
Q
For extended operation, the scraper bar may be
reversed Ifthe scraper' bar must be replaced due to
wear, removethecardage bolts and nuts and install
a new scraper bar
SKID MOUNTING NUTS
AUGER HOUSING
HEIGHT ADJUST SKID
FIG. 20
CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN
PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR
YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE
CLEARED. OBJECTS SUCH AS
A GRAVEL, ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS,
IF STRUCK BY THE IMPELLER, MAY BE
THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCETO
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW
THROWER°
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TO ADJUST CHUTE
CRANK ASSEMBLY
If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the left and to
the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig
21)
• Loosen both t/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod
(using 3/4"' wrenches)
e Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about
I/8" clearance between the notch inthe flange and
the outer diameter ot the worm
e Once this clearance is set tighten the nut&
NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the
engine or the cover will be scratched
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PLASTIC X
CAP COTTER ._
FLATWASHER /
1/8 INCH
CRANK ADJUSTING ROD
NOTCHED SECTION
CLEARANCE_ _
FIG. 21
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