Raider RD-GST04 User Manual page 41

Fig.39
● 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.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (Two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired
position.
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 and bolts securely.
Tire Pressure
Before operating, Check the pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi (you can also
refer to the specifications printed on the tyre). If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may
pull to one side or the other.
Off-season storage
Preparing Engine
WARNING: Never store snow thrower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or gas
appliance.
NOTE: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine
such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)can attract moisture
which leads to separation and formation acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or longer,
Follow these instructions to prepare your snow thrower for storage:
WARNING: Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from any open flame. Be certain
engine is cool. Do not smoke. Fuel left in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause
serious starting problems.
1. Remove ALL gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from
forming on these parts and harming the engine.
2. Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of fuel.
3. Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain, located below the carburetor cover.
WARNING: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Never use engine or carburetor cleaning
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as STA-BIL) is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container, Always follow
mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it
1. Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the
auger housing.
2. Push the wire through the spring so that the
threaded part is exposed.
3. Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut or until
the correct setting is obtained.
4. Pull the wire through the spring again, Hook the
wire into the upper part of the clutch lever same adjustment
for both sides.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between skid shoes and the ground can be
adjusted. See Figure 39.
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