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While observing the distance between the shave plate
and the ground, adjust the skids shoes up or down to
achieve the desired shave plate height. See Figure 3-10.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes; then tighten nuts and bolts securely.
Auger and Drive Control Cables
WARNING! Prior to operating your snow
thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions
below. Perform all adjustments to verify your
snow thrower is operating safely and properly.
Testing Auger Drive Control
When the auger control is released and in the disen-
gaged “up” position, the cable should have very little
slack. It should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 3-11.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine
as instructed in Section 5 - “Operation” on page 13.
Make sure the throttle is set in the FAST position.
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the
snow thrower), engage the auger.
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Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the
tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to
the tire side wall for tire manufacturer’s recommended psi
and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit
may pull to one side or the other and the shave plate will
not sit level on the ground.
IMPORTANT: Under any circumstance do not exceed
manufacturer’s recommended psi. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when
seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with
force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to sidewall of
tire for recommended pressure.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the
factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if
desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION: It is not recommended that you
operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can
easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing
personal injury or damage to the snow thrower
and surrounding property.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, adjust the
skid shoes so that the shave plate on the bottom of the
auger housing is just off the ground.
Adjust the skid shoes to a lower position to raise the
shave plate off the ground when clearing uneven areas,
such as a ribbon type driveway or a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six (three on each
side) hex nuts, washers, and carriage bolts securing the
skid shoes to the auger housing. Refer to Figure 3-10.
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Figure 3-11
Figure 3-10
Raise
Shave
Plate
Lower
Shave
Plate
Shave
Plate
Chute Tilt Control
Shift Lever
Drive
Control
Cable
Drive
Control
Auger
Control
Cable
Auger
Control
8 sectiOn 3— asseMbly & set-up