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Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)
The tires can be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the
tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the
tire side wall for manufactures’s recommended psi and deflate or
inflate the tires as necessary.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for
performance purposes.
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 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, 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:
1. 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 3-8.
2. 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.
3. Make certain the entire bottom surface of the 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
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
“up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 3-9.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine
as instructed in engine operator’s manual. Make sure the
throttle is set in the FAST position.
3. While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger.
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times.
5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to
the front of the machine.
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
NOTE: If the cable requires adjustment, refer to the
instructions for Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls later
in this section.
Figure 3-7
Clean-out Tool
Raise
Shave
Plate
Lower
Shave
Plate
Shave Plate
Figure 3-8
9Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up