Snapper 8560 Snow Blower User Manual


 
MANUAL DISCHARGE CHUTE
CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
Pinion Gear Adjustment
If the discharge chute is difficult to operate, first lubricate
the pinion gear (A, Figure 21) and ring gear (F). If it is
still difficult to operate, adjust as follows:
NOTE: If the discharge chute will not stay in position,
adjust the pinion gear (,4) closer to the ring gear (F).
Adjustments
1. Loosen the nut (G, Figure 23) which holds the pinion
gear bracket in the slotted hole.
2. If the pinion gear is too tight against the ring gear,
move it away slightly and then retighten the nut.
3. Check the operation again.
Figure 21. Discharge Control
A. Pinion Gear
B. Control Rod
C. Carriage Bolt
D. Slotted Bracket
E. U-shaped Bracket
F. Ring Gear
G. Nut
CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROL
ROD GEAR ADJUSTMENT
If the discharge chute becomes difficult to rotate or
begins to operate erratically, the chute direction control
rod gears may require adjustment:
1. Loosen the gear bracket mounting nuts (Figure 22).
2. Slide the gear bracket into the position that provides
the best engagement between the gears.
3. Tighten the bracket mounting nuts, and check for
smooth operation.
4. Readjust if necessary.
5. Lubricate the chute direction control rod gears with a
medium weight (10W) oil.
Figure 22.
Mounting Nuts
Chute Direction Gear Adjustments
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