Deflector; Scraper Bar & Skid Shoes - Simplicity 960 Operator's Manual

Operation
DEFLECTOR
The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled
by the position of the deflector. (Engine speed also
affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is
tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown.
ModeJs with Chute Deflector Knob
See Figure 3.
1. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or
DOWN.
2. Retighten the knob when desired angle has been
chosen.
Models with Remote Deflector Control
See Figure 4.
1. Turn the remote deflector control (C) counterclock-
wise to UNLOCK, and the spring (B) will pull the
deflector to the maximum throwing position (A). Push
the knob UP to decrease the throwing distance.
2. Turn the remote deflector control knob clockwise to
LOCK in place when the desired angle has been cho-
sen.
SCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES
On smooth surfaces such as concrete or asphalt, the
scraper bar (A, Figure 5) should scrape the surface. On
surfaces such as gravel, the scraper bar should be high
enough so that it will not pick up gravel or debris.
The height of the scraper bar (A) is controlled by raising
or lowering the skid shoes (B).
1. To raise the scraper bar height, rest the scraper bar
(A) on a strip of wood equal in thickness to the desired
height.
2. Make sure the scraper bar is parallel to the ground
surface.
3. Loosen the skid shoe nuts (C) and let the skid shoes
(B) drop to the surface.
4. Tighten the nuts (C), making sure the skid shoes are
adjusted equally and are parallel to the surface.
5. To lower the height of the scraper bar, raise the skid
shoes.
6. If the scraper bar becomes worn, it can be replaced
by removing the hardware attaching it to the
snowthrower.
Figure 3. Chute Deflector Adjustment (Some Models)
A. Chute Deflector Knob
B. Chute Deflector
LOCK
Figure 4. Remote Deflector Control (Some Models)
A. Maximum Throwing Position
B. Spring
C. Control Handle
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Figure 5. Skid Shoe Adjustment
A. Scraper Bar
B. Skid Shoe
C. Nuts
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