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....SERVICE AND ADJUSTMEN
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK
AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK-
ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPNRS.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
_This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust-
ment skids,locatedon the outside of the auger housing
(See Fig. 22). These skids elevate the frontof the snow
thrower.
For normal hard sudaces, adjust the skids as follows:
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Make sure the weight transfer system lever is
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released by liftingup on the handle.
Place extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts
bag) undereach end ofthe scraper bar near but not
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under the skid.
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Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig. 22) and
push the skid down until it touches the ground.
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Retightenthe mountingnuts.
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Set the skid on the other side at same height.
For rockyor unevensurfaces,raise the frontof the snow
-thrower by movingthe skids down further. This will help
preventrocksand otherdebrisfrom being picked up and
thrown by the auger.
NOTE: Ifthe skidsare atthe maximum height,theweight
transfer systemwill not work.
TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR
After considerableuse, the metal scraper bar will have
a definite wear pattern. The scraper bar in conjunction
with the skids shouldalways be adjusted to allow 1/8"
between the scraperbar and the sidewalk or area to be
cleaned.
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Positionthe snow thrower on a level sudace.
Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts secudng the
scraperbar to the auger housing.
Adjust the scraperbar to the proper position.
Tightenthe carriageboltsand nuts, makingsurethat
the scraperbar is parallel with the working surface.
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CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN
PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR
YOUR PARTICULAR
AREA
TO BE
CLEARED.
OBJECTS
SUCH
AS
GRAVEL, ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS,
IF STRUCK BY THE IMPELLER, MAY BE
THROWN WiTH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW
THROWER.
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SKID MOUNTING NUTS
AUGER HOUSING
HBGHT ADJUST SKID
FIG. 22
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After extended operation, the scraper bar may be
reversed. Ifthe scraperbar must be replaced due to
wear, remove the carriage belts and nutsand install
a new scraper bar.
TO ADJUST CHUTE
CRANK ASSEMBLY
if you cannot rotate the chutecrank fullyto the left and to
the right,you need tO adjustthe chute crank (See Fig.
23).
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Loosen both 1/2" nuts onthe crank adjusting rod
(using 3'4" wrenches).
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Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about
1/8" clearance between the notchinthe flange and
the outer diameter of the worm.
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Once this clearar_e is set, tightenthe nuts.
NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touchthe side of the
engine or the cover will be scratched.
PLASTIC
CAP COTTER
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NOTCHED SECTION
INCH
:LATWASHER
ira, i NCH
FIG. 23
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