Skid Shoe Installation And Adjustment; Operation - Power smart DB7659-22 User Manual

Skid Shoe Installation and
Adjustment
1. Locate the pair of skid shoes from parts bag
and remove the bolts.
2. Loosely install the skid shoes using the bolts,
washers and hex nuts as shown on each side
of the auger housing.
Adjustment of the skid shoes sets the height
above the ground at which the auger shave plate
operates. For clearing snow from concrete,
asphalt, and other smooth surfaces, set the
auger shave plate so that the bottom of the plate
just scrapes the ground. For clearing snow from
gravel, dirt, and other rough surfaces set the
auger shave plate slightly above the ground to
avoid dirt and gravel from entering the auger. The
optimal height of the plate will vary depending on
the type of surface being cleared. Surfaces with
larger gravel or stones require a higher shave
plate setting.
3. Move the Snow Thrower to a solid, smooth,
and level surface.
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4. Place a spacer board on the ground
underneath the auger shave plate between
the skid shoes. The thickness of the board
should be the same as the height above the
ground you wish to raise the auger shave
plate. The skid shoes should not touch the
board.
5. With the two (2) nuts loose allow the skid shoe
to slide to the ground then tighten the nuts to
secure the skid shoe.

OPERATION

PLEASE REFER TO ENGINE MANUAL
(SEPARATE DOCUMENT) FOR ENGINE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
The following section describes steps to prepare
your Snow Thrower for use. If after reading this
section, if you are unsure about how to perform
any of the steps please call
1-800-791-9458 for customer service. Failure to
perform these steps properly can damage your
Snow Thrower or shorten its life.
Review the SAFETY section in this manual and
the ENGINE manual before operating the engine
and snow thrower.
WARNING! Keep the area of operation free
from foreign objects that can be thrown by the
auger and/or impeller blades. Perform a
thorough inspection of the area since some
objects may be hidden from view by
surrounding snow. If the Snow Thrower hits
an obstruction or picks up a foreign object
during use, stop the Snow Thrower, remove
the obstruction, and inspect it for damage.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before
restarting and operating you Snow Thrower.
• Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the
area of operation. Be aware that the normal noise of
the Snow Thrower when turned on may make it
difficult for you to hear approaching people.
• Start your clearing path by throwing snow in a back
and forth motion. To clear in the opposite direction,
stop your Snow Thrower and pivot it on its wheels to
face the opposite direction. Make sure to overlap
clearing paths.
• Determine the direction of the wind. If possible,
move in the same direction as the wind so that the
snow is not thrown against the wind, back into your
face and on the just cleared path.