Skid Shoe Adjustment - Snapper I4221 Operator's Manual

Section IlI - MAINTENANCE
3.10SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT 3.11 SERVICE ASSISTANCE
The skid shoes should be lowered to raise the Contact your SNAPPER Dealer for replacement
blower housing to clear gravelled or rough surfaces. parts or for assistance when service is needed to
If necessary adjust until almost even with the edges keep your SNOW THROWER in top condition. To
of the housing to allow clearing down to smooth obtain the correct parts or advice for your particular
paved surfaces. Note that the skid shoes can be 'model, always report the model and serial numbers
installed upside down to track better over icy or as found on the nameplate attached to the frame.
hard-packed surfaces. To adjust the skid shoes, For engine parts and service, contact the engine
block under the lower edge of the blower housing. manufacturer's dealer in your area. Complete
Loosen the retaining nuts and slide shoe up or down PARTS and SERVICE (Overhaul and Repair)
to desired height. Retighten the nuts. Set both skid Manuals are available for your SNOW THROWER
3.12 CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENTS
If the clutch controls need readjusting, turn engine
off and reset as follows (Refer to figure 3.8):
(A) Move the traction clutch control down against
the handle grip and temporarily tie in this position.
UP FOR SMOOTH The edge of the cam lock must be aligned with the
PAVED SURFACES adjustment line scribed on the cam lock bracket as
shown. To align, loosen the two fasteners holding
the cam guide support bracket and slide the bracket
inward or outward as needed then tighten the
fasteners.
(B) With the traction clutch held down, move the
blower clutch control against handle and tie down in
this position. The ferrule (shown in the inset of figure
3.8) must be located about 1/16" (.060" exact) above
the hook of the cam lock. To adjust, loosen the 3
fasteners on the cam lock bracket and slide the
bracket up or down until the setting is correct then
wi dita oe 3 sirable on the elt toek bracket
and slide the bracket up or down until the setting is
GRAVELED SURFACES correct then retighten the 3 fasteners. Be sure to un-
tie both handles after adjusting.
FIGURE 3.7
TRACTION CLUTCH CONTROL
BLOWER CLUTCH CONTROL
FIGURE 3.8
CAM LOCK
BRACKET
SUPPORT BRACKET
CABLE GUIDE
ADJUSTING LINE
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