Factory Pre-Set Clearance; Wear Inspection - Honda HSS970 Owner's Manual

Adjust the skid equally on both sides.
Be sure to tighten the skid and scraper bolts securely after making
adjustments.
Do not use the snowblower on rough or uneven surfaces with the
auger ground clearance set for hard snow or surfaces.
This may cause serious damage to the snow blowing mechanism.

Factory pre-set clearance:

At the scraper:
At the auger:

Wear inspection

If the thickness of the skid contacting the ground surface is 0.5 mm
(0.02 in), turn the skid upside down.
Replace the skid if the thickness is less than 0.5 mm (0.02 in) after
turning the skid upside down.
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3.0 7.0 mm (0.12 0.28 in)
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8.0 12.0 mm (0.31 0.47 in)
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