MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual page 17

LowerChuteCrank
SupportBracket A djustment
If the spiral at the base of the lower chute crank isn't
fully engaging with the notches in the lower chute
assembly, the support bracket can be adjusted inward
or outward as follows:
• LohoS "sebcUtr"e h eOT;;:2 eatc"ke ot ex uts
thrower houiing. See Figure 20. i_
iral
Rex Nut ,_ _r ,_ Supper[Bracket
Figure 20
• Adjust the support bracket inward or outward so
that the spiral is fully engaged in the notches on the
chute before retightening the hex nuts.
SkidShoeAdjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on
either side of the snow thrower's auger housing. For
close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low
position. Use a middle or high position when the area to
be cleared is uneven.
IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow
thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose
stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the
machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface,
ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position
to allow the shave plate maximum clearance.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
See Figure 21.
• Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
NOTE:
Make certain the entire base of both skid
shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on
the skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid
shoes are reversible.
• Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
• Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on
the opposite side of the snow thrower.
Skid Shoe
Hex Nuts
Figure 21
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