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Adjusting the Skids and the
Scraper
Adjust the skids and the scraper initially and then as needed
to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved or gravel
surface. Also, adjust them as needed to compensate for
wear.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Move the snowthrower to a level surface and shift the
wheels to the front position.
3. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug and ensure that
the wire does not contact the plug (Fig. 24).
4. Check the tire pressure in the tires. Refer to Checking
the Tire Pressure on page 13.
5. Loosen the 4 flange bolts that secure both skids to the
auger side plates (Fig. 10) until the skids slide up and
down easily.
6. Support the auger blades so that they are at least
1/8 inch (3 millimeters) off the ground (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Scraper
2. Carriage bolt (6)
Note: Setting the auger blades too low may result in
damage to the snowthrower that is not covered by
the warranty.
7. Check the scraper adjustment. The scraper should be
1/8 inch (3 millimeters) above and parallel to a level
surface.
Note: Setting the scraper too low may result in
damage to the snowthrower that is not covered by
the warranty.
For Concrete and Asphalt Surfaces:
If the snowthrower does not clear the snow close enough to
the pavement, adjust the skids to lower the scraper; if the
pavement surfaces are cracked, rough, or uneven, adjust the
skids to raise the scraper.
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3. Auger blades
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For Gravel Surfaces:
Support the auger blades a few inches (centimeters) above
the ground, and adjust the skids to prevent the snowthrower
from picking up rocks.
8. To adjust the scraper, loosen the carriage bolts that
secure the scraper to the auger housing (Fig. 26), level
the scraper, and tighten the carriage bolts.
9. Move the skids down as far as possible.
10. Tighten the 2 front flange bolts that secure both skids to
the auger side plates.
11. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Adjusting the Traction Drive
Belt
Check the traction drive belt for the proper tension after the
first operating hour, after every 5 operating hours
thereafter. Adjust the belt when necessary or whenever you
replace it.
1. Loosen the upper jam nut that secures the traction cable
to the mounting bracket (Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
1. Jam nut
2. Mounting bracket
3. Auger/impeller cable
(outer cable)
2. Rotate the bottom jam nut upward to increase the belt
tension (Fig. 27).
Note: When you adjust the cable, always rotate the jam
nut 1 full turn at a time.
3. Tighten the upper jam nut against the bracket.
4. Check the tension of the belt by operating the
snowthrower.
Note: The snowthrower should begin to move forward
when you press the traction control lever about halfway
down toward the handgrip.
5. Stop the engine and repeat steps 1 through 4 until you
achieve the proper adjustment.
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4. Traction cable (inner
cable)
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