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Figure 3-9
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 instruc-
tions 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 3-10.
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.
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Set-Up
Shear Pins
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter
pins have been included with your snow thrower. Store
the pins in a convenient place for use if an original equip-
ment shear pin should break.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at
the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow
thrower.
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 all 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
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 3-9.
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 3-9.
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Figure 3-10
Raise
Shave
Plate
Lower
Shave
Plate
Shave
Plate
Drive
Control
Drive
Control
Cable
Auger
Control
Auger
Control
Cable
Shift Lever
Chute Tilt Control
8 sectiOn 3— asseMbly & set-up