Adjustments; Skid Shoes; To Adjust The Skid Shoes; Polymer Skid Shoe - Craftsman C459-52102 Operator's Manual

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Skid Shoes

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for
shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operat-
ing the snow thrower.
CaUTIOn
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel
as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal
injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes
higher on the auger housing.
• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is
uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface,
keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the
ground and the shave plate.
CaUTIOn
Operating a snow thrower quipped with steel skid shoes may result in
damage to natural stone paver surfaces (e.g. sandstone, blue-stone,
limestone). For information on available polymer skid shoes, call
1-800-4MY HOME.

To adjust the skid shoes:

1. Loosen the hex nuts , washers (if equipped) and carriage bolts.
Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 16 and Figure 17.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the
ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts, washers (if equipped) and bolts securely.
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Figure 16 - Polymer Skid Shoe
Figure 17 - Steel Skid Shoe