Service And Adjustments - Ariens 815034 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List

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WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and

understand the entire Safety section before

proceeding.

SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT OR

REPLACEMENT

Skid Shoe Adjustment (Figure 14)

Skid shoes control the amount of clearance between the

scraper blade and the ground and should be adjusted as

conditions require.

IMPORTANT: Allow 1/8 in. (3 mm) between scraper

blade and hard smooth surfaces. Allow 1-1/4 in (30 mm)

between scraper blade and uneven or gravel surfaces.

1. Place snow thrower on a hard level surface.

2. Place a spacer with the appropriate thickness under

each end of scraper blade.

NOTE: Adjust both skid shoes to the same height to keep

the snow thrower and scraper blade level.

3. Loosen mounting hardware and adjust skid shoes

up or down. Tighten mounting hardware.

Skid Shoe Replacement (Figure 14)

NOTE: Replace skid shoes if there is excessive wear.

Always replace both skid shoes at the same time.

NOTE: For part numbers of the skid shoe and mounting

hardware go to Snow Thrower and Auger Assembly on

page 30.

1. Place snow thrower on blocks.

2. Remove mounting hardware and skid shoes from

snow thrower. Discard skid shoes.

3. Install new skid shoes on snow thrower with

mounting hardware.