4.After adjusting, raise the auger off the ground and then slowly lower
and make sure both skid shoes contact the ground at the same time.
Auger clearance:
Ordinary snow conditions
Smooth, ice-covered surfaces
Rough or uneven surfaces
Operation on rough or uneven surfaces with less than the
recommended auger ground clearance can damage the snow blower.
5.Check the scraper ground clearance and readjust if necessary.
Scraper Ground Clearance
AUGER:
5/32–5/16 in
(4.0–8.0 mm)
Adjust the scraper equally on both sides so that it remains parallel
with the ground. Be sure to tighten the scraper bar bolts and nuts
after making adjustments.
TORQUE:
(2) Scraper Bar Bolts
(5) Nuts
SERVICING YOUR SNOW BLOWER
5/32–5/16 in (4.0–8.0 mm)
0–3/16 in (0–5.0 mm)
1–1-3/16 in (25.0–30.0 mm)
3/32–5/32 in (2.0–4.0 mm)
AUGER
SCRAPER:
3/32–5/32 in
(2.0–4.0 mm)
18.5 ft-lb (25.1 N•m)
19.5 ft-lb (26.5 N•m)
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