Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 9

Set-Up
Shear Pins Storage
Holes are provided in the rear of the handle panel for shear pin (a) and bow-tie
cotter pin (b) storage as shown in Figure 11.
(a)
(b)
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool (a) is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a
mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut cable tie before operating unit. See
Figure 12.
Figure 11
(a)
Figure 12
ASSEMBLY
Tire Pressure
Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi.
Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure
when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended
pressure.
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure before
operating unit. Refer to tire side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and
deflate (or inflate) tires as necessary.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory set roughly 1/8" below the
shave plate. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.
Use extreme caution when on gravel and adjust auger housing height
to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces to avoid picking up and throwing
gravel or crushed rock.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on auger
housing.
• Use a lower position when area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel
driveway.
NOTE: If you choose to operate unit on a gravel surface, keep skid shoes in position
for maximum clearance between ground and shave plate.
To adjust skid shoes:
1. Loosen four flange lock nuts (a) (two on each side), washers (b) and carriage
bolts (c). Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 13.
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WARNING
CAUTION
(c)
(b)
Figure 13
(a)