Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 18

Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside
shaft, and around the spacers and flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.
See Figure 21.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to
wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.
NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges. When one side wears
out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge.
To remove skid shoes:
1. Remove the two carriage bolts, washers, and hex flange nuts that secure
each skid shoe to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side),
washers, and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 22.
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 21
Figure 22
To remove shave plate:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower
housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the
inside of housing. Tighten securely. See Figure 22.
Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the
figure to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position (F6).
2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 23.
3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. Retighten the hex nut.
Drive Control
Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the drive control cable.
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Figure 23