Yard-Man 31AE5KLF801 Operator's Manual page 15

2. With the drivecontrol released, t here mustbe 1/8"
clearancebetweenthe frictionwheeland the drive
pulleyin all positionsof theshift lever.
3. With the drivecontrolengaged,the frictionwheelmust
contactthe drive pulley.Referto Figure28 on page
18.
4. If adjustmentis necessary,loosenthe lowerhexnut
on thedrive cableindexbracketand pivot the bracket
upwardor downwardas necessary.Referto Figure15.
Tightenthe lowerhexnut to securethe bracketwhen
correctadjustmentis reached.
5. Reassemble the frame coverand turnthe unitback to
its operatingposition.
NOTE: If you placedplasticunderthe gas cap, be certain
to removeit now.
Skid Shoes
The spacebetweenthis shaveplateand the groundcan
be adjusted.Forclose snow removal,placeskid shoes in
the low position.Use middleor high positionwhenarea to
be clearedis uneven.
1. Adjust skid shoesby looseningthefour lock nuts
and carriageboltsand movingskid shoesto desired
position.See Figure16Aor 16B.
2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoes
are againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the
skid shoes.
3. Tightennuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: Somemodelsare equippedwith reversibleskid
shoes and may be turnedoverto increasetheir lifespan.
See Figure16B.
Auger Control
Toadjust the augercontrol,referto page 13.
Figure 16A- Standard Skid Shoe
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Figure 16B - Reversible Skid Shoe
IMPORTANT
It is not recommended
that you operate this
snowthrower on gravel
as loose gravelcan be
easily picked up and
thrown by the auger
causing personal injury
or damageto the snow
thrower.
If for some reason,
you have to operate
the snow thrower on
_ravel keep the skid
shoe in the highest
)osition for maximum
clearance between the
groundand the shave
)late.
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