Deflector; Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes - Snapper 860 Operator's Manual

DEFLECTOR

The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled
by the position of the deflector (Figure 9). (Engine speed
also affects distance of discharge. Always operate at
FULL throttle.)
The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will
be thrown. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector
UP or DOWN, and then retighten the knob when the
desired angle has been chosen.
SCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES
On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, the
scraper bar should scrape the surface. On surfaces such
as gravel, the scraper bar should be high enough so that
it will not pick up gravel or debris.
The height of the scraper bar is controlled by raising or
lowering the skid shoes (See Figure 10).
1. To raise the scraper bar height, rest the scraper bar
on a strip of wood equal in thickness to the desired
height.
2. Make sure the scraper bar is parallel to the ground
surface.
3. Loosen the skid shoe nuts and let the skid shoes
drop to the surface.
4. Tighten the nuts, making sure the skid shoes are
adjusted equally and are parallel to the surface.
5. To lower the height of the scraper bar, raise the skid
shoes.
6. If the scraper bar becomes worn, it can be replaced
by removing the hardware attaching it to the
snowthrower.
On later models, the scraper bar is adjustable. (See
Figure 10a). If desired scraper bar height adjustment
cannot be achieved solely by raising or lowering the skid
shoes:
1. Loosen the nuts securing the scraper bar to the
auger housing, and raise or lower the scraper bar
until desired height is achieved.
2. Tighten the nuts, making sure the scraper bar is
parallel with the bottom edge of the auger housing.
Chute
Deflector Knob
Figure 9. Chute Deflector Adjustment
Scraper
Bar
Figure 10. Skid Shoe Adjustment
Scraper
Bar
Figure 10a. Scraper Bar Adjustment (Later Models)
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Operation
Chute
Deflector
Skid Shoe
Nuts
Skid Shoe
Scraper Bar
Nuts