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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.See Figure6-8.
4. If adjustmentis necessary,loosenthe lowerhexnut
on the drivecableindexbracketand pivot the bracket
upwardor downwardas necessary.Referto Figure
5-3. Tightenthe lowerhexnut to securethe bracket
whencorrectadjustmentis reached.
5. Reassemble the frame coverand returnthe 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 lowposition.Use middleor high positionwhenarea to
be clearedis uneven.
1. Adjust skid shoesby looseningthefour locknuts
and carriageboltsand movingskid shoesto desired
position.See Figure5-4 or 5-5.
2. Makecertainthe entirebottomsurfaceof skid shoes
are againstthe groundto avoidunevenwearon the
skid shoes.
3. Tightennuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: Somemodelsare equippedwith heavyduty skid
shoes and may be turnedoverto increasetheir lifespan.
See Figure5-5. If shoesare turnedthey mustalso
changesidesto ensurethe "A"on the shoeis towardsthe
front of the unit.
Figure 5-4 - Standard
Skid Shoe
Auger Control
Toadjust the augercontrol,referto page 13.
Figure 5-5 - Reversible Skid Shoe
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AdjuStments
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
gravel,keep the skid
shoe in the highest
position for maximum
clearance between the
groundand the shave
plate.
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