Shave Plate - MTD 500 series Shop Manual

Medium Frame 2 & 3 Stage Snow Throwers

Shave Plate

To remove/replace the Shave Plate:
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Tip the snow thrower back enough to access the
shave plate.
NOTE: Laying the snow thrower on its back will
cause the engine cylinder to fill with oil.
3. Remove the nuts and carriage bolts (indicated by
the arrows in Figure 7.3.) that hold the Shave Plate
to the Auger Housing using a 1/2" wrench.
NOTE: The Shave Plate on a Heavy Duty Housing
can be adjusted as it wears. See Figure 7.4.
4. Install the Shave Plate by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
5. Test run the snow thrower in a safe area before
returning it to service.
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Figure 7.3
Adjustable slot
Figure 7.4