Auger Flite Shoe Replacement; Chute Crank Adjustment - Snapper SX5200R, SX5200E Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 4 - REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service, or repairs with engine running. Stop auger.
Stop engine. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire
and secure wire away from spark plug.

4.1.3. AUGER FLITE SHOE REPLACEMENT

Inspect flite shoes frequently for signs of excessive
wear. Visually check flite shoes for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. #6-0631 Flite Shoe
Kit will be required to replace existing flite shoes.
1. Tilt machine backward to gain access to auger.
Secure machine in the tilted position to prevent
tipping over.
2. Remove all self-tapping screws that secure the
flite shoes to auger. Save screws for future use.
3. Install new flite shoes to auger using self-tapping
screws removed previously. Tighten screws securely.
DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 4.4.
AUGER
ALIGN ANGLED ENDS
OF FLITE SHOE WITH
ANGLED ENDS OF
AUGER
FIGURE 4.4

4.1.4. CHUTE CRANK ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen pivot bolt and nut. Rotate adjustment nut
clockwise to move worm bracket closer to ring gear.
Rotate adjustment nut counter clockwise to move
worm bracket away from ring gear. NOTE: The
worm gear should always maintain full contact with
ring gear after adjustment. Retighten pivot bolt and
nut. If crank still does not operate satisfactorily,
lubricate worm gear and ring gear with grease.
See Figure 4.5.
LOOSEN PIVOT
BOLT & NUT
FLITE SHOE
SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
12
WORM
BRACKET
ROTATE NUT TO
ADJUST WORM
GEAR CONTACT
WITH RING GEAR
FIGURE 4.5