Maintenance - Power smart PSSAM24BS Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

TIRE INFLATION
Before each use of your Snow Thrower, check the tire pressure. The pressure in each tire
should be in the range of 20-24 psi for the best performance. The pressure can be
checked using an ordinary tire pressure gauge. Fill the tires using a small or pressure
regulated air compressor.
WARNING! DO NOT OVER-INFLATE THE TIRES.
cause a tire to burst and cause severe bodily injury.
SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT
Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage bolts and nuts which attach
shave plate to snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to
the inside of the auger housing.
AUGER OR IMPELLER JAMS
WARNING! The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds which can cause harm or even amputation to a person's
body parts. Even if you do not see the auger or impeller rotating, it may start at any time if the engine is running.
Remove the Safety Key before cleaning the jams.The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the upper tube with
mounting clips.
1. Always turn OFF the engine before attempting to clear any clogs or jams.
2. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts while the engine is running.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can become entangled in rotating parts.
4. Wait until the auger and impeller have come to a full stop.
5. Clear any visible jams using the clean out tool attached to your machine.
WARNING! DO NOT try to clear jams with your hands or feet.
AUGER SHEAR PINS REPLACEMENT
Shear pins are used to attach the auger shaft to the auger blades. Stop the
engine by removing the safety key. A clog or jam in the augers may cause
one or multiple shear pins to break. The shear pins are a safety mechanism
and designed to break under high load or impact and protect the auger drive
system from damage. Replacement shear pins and nylon lock nuts are
provided with your snow thrower.
For additional replacement shear pins, please call the customer service
department at (800)791 9458.
1. Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Remove any
remnants of the broken shear pin. It may be necessary to unscrew the nut from the broken
shear pin and drive out the broken pin.
2. Insert a new shear pin through the hole in the auger shaft and tighten using the shear pin nylon
lock nut. Do not over-tighten the nylon lock nut. Note: Never replace the shear pins with
standard pins or fasteners. Damage may occur to the snow blower and drive systems.
NOTICE: Never replace the shear pins with standard pins or fasteners. Damage may occur to the snow
blower and drive systems.
Over-inflating could
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