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14
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Adjustments
SHAVE PLATE
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the snow
blower on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger
should all contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate
is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the
shave plate wears out excessively, or the snow blower does not
self-propel, the shave plate may be too low and needs to be
adjusted.
NOTE: On new snow blowers or machines with a new shave
plate installed, the auger may be slightly off the ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:
1. Run the snow blower until the fuel tank is empty and remove
safety key or disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip
the snow blower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Loosen the four flange lock nuts (a) and carriage screws (b) which
secure the shave plate to the housing (Figure 26). Move the shave
plate to the desired position and retighten the flange lock nuts (a)
and carriage screws (b) securely.
a
b
Figure 26
4. Tip the snow blower forward to the upright position and pull
the recoil starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult
to pull.
5. If the recoil starter handle is difficult to pull, remove the
spark plug as instructed in your Engine Operator’s Manual
and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil
trapped in the head is removed.
CAUTION
Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is
removed and the recoil starter handle is pulled.
6. Inspect the spark plug as instructed in your Engine Operator’s
Manual. If it is wet, clean off any oil before re-installing.
ENGINE
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with the snow
blower for a detailed description of all engine-related service,
maintenance and storage specifications.
1. To access the oil drain and spark plug on some models, it is
necessary to remove the lower panel.
2. Remove the three screws (a) that secure the lower panel.
Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free the
tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and then
pull back (Figure 25).
a
a
a
Figure 25
NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in
place.
NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is available separately.
Contact your local authorized dealer or contact Customer
Support.
3. Change the oil and/or the spark plug as instructed in your
Engine Operator’s Manual.
4. Re-install the lower panel by placing the tabs in the tab slots,
lifting the panel into place and secure with the three screws
removed in Step 2.
5. Tip the snow blower back to the upright position and pull the
recoil starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
6. If the recoil starter handle is difficult to pull, remove the spark
plug as instructed in your Engine Operator’s Manual and pull
the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the
head is removed.
CAUTION
Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is
removed and the recoil starter handle is pulled.
7. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
re-installing.
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