Adjust The Scraper Bar Height; Lubricate The Control Lever Linkage; Lubricate The Discharge Chute, Deflector, And Wheel Axle; Lubricate The Auger Assembly - Simplicity Signature Series Operator's Manual

Adjust the Scraper Bar Height

DANGER
This snowthrower contains a rotating auger that collects
snow. Fingers can quickly become caught and can result in
a traumatic amputation or a severe laceration.
• STOP the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
Remove the ignition key or push/pull key before
maintenance or repairs.
WARNING
If hit by the auger or impeller, objects such as gravel, rocks,
or other unwanted material can be thrown with sufficient
force and cause personal injury, property damage, or
damage to the snowthrower.
The scraper bar will gradually wear and need replacement.
1. STOP the engine. Remove the ignition key or push/pull
key.
2. Loosen the retaining nuts (A, Figure 19) and bolts (B).
Remove the scraper bar (C).
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3. Align the holes in the new scraper bar with the holes on
the auger housing.
4. Install the retaining nuts and bolts, but do not tighten.
5. Loosen the mounting nuts on the skid shoe.
6. Check the clearance between the scraper bar and the
surface. Make sure that the bar is flush with the ground
7. Tighten the retaining nuts on the scraper bar.
8. Adjust the skid shoes, if necessary, to maintain ground
clearance for the type of surface being cleared. See
Adjust the Skid Shoe Height.

Lubricate the Control Lever Linkage

Apply grease to the control lever linkage at the locations (A)
as shown in Figure 20.
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Lubricate the Discharge Chute,
Deflector, and Wheel Axle
1. Turn the engine OFF and remove the ignition key or
push/pull key.
2. Apply a light film of lithium grease to the rotation gear (A,
Figure 21) at the base of the discharge chute.
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3. Apply a drop of clean engine oil to the pivot points (B) of
the chute deflector.
4. Lubricate both wheel axles (C) with lithium grease.

Lubricate the Auger Assembly

1. STOP the engine and remove the key.