Tarmo XTP121 Instruction Manual page 84

Normal – Allows the tracks to be suspended
independently for continuous ground contact.
Deep Cutting – Locks the front end of the snow
blower down to the ground for had-packed or icy
snow conditions.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
Position the skid shoes based on surface
conditions. For removal of snow in normal
conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid shoes in the higher position to give a
3mm clearance between the scraper blade and
the ground. Use a middle or lower position when
the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel
driveway.
It is not recommended to operate the
snow blower on gravel as it can easily pick
up and throw by the impeller, causing
personal injury or damage to the snow
blower and surrounding property.
If you choose to operate the snow blower on a
gravel surface, use extra caution and keep the
skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the scraper blade.
Always adjust skid shoes after adjusting
scraper blade to prevent premature wear
to scraper blade or damage to auger
housing.
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 sure 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.
Auger Clutch and Drive Clutch
When the auger clutch lever or drive clutch is
released and in the disengaged position, the cable
should have very little slack. It should bolt be tight.
Auger must stop within 5 seconds when the auger
clutch lever is released. If auger clutch does not
engage or disengage properly, adjust auger clutch
before operation.
If the snow blower's drive is disengaging
intermittently during operation, or it drives when
you release the drive clutch lever, adjust the drive
clutch before operation.
Both auger clutch and drive clutch can be adjusted
at either end of their control cables.
1. Loosen adjusting nuts on cable support
bracket.
2. Slide the control cable up or down by
threading adjusting nuts to increase cable
tension or provide more slack.
3. Thread the adjusting nuts to slide the cable
down or up to increase tension or provide
more slack.
4. Tighten nuts after proper adjustment is
achieved.