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Adjustments
WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or
inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger
control. Stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Shave Plate
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine
on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger should all
contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted
too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate
wears out excessively, or the snow thrower does not self-propel,
the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE:
plate installed, the auger may be slightly off the ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:
Drain the gas from the snow thrower.
2. Pull the starter cord until resistance is felt. Then tip the
snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
3. Loosen the four flange lock nuts and carriage screws which
the shave plate to the desired position and retighten the
flange lock nuts and carriage screws securely.
Side View
Flange
Lock Nut
Carriage
Screw
Reversible Shave Plate
Figure 6-1
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
5. If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped
in the head is removed.
CAUTION:
hole when it is removed and the starter handle is
pulled.
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before
re-installing.
Auger Control Cable
As a result of both the auger control cable and the auger drive belt
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the auger control provides for an adjustment
in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the auger handle and reinsert it in the
upper hole. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Figure
Control
Cable
Control
Handle
Figure 6-2
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference.
If after the adjustment to the auger control cable the auger still
hesitates when rotating, see the Service section to replace the belt.
Chute Assembly
chute assembly.