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SHAVE PLATE AND SKiD SHOES
Theshaveplateand skid shoeson the bottomof the snowthrowerare
subjectto wear.They shouldbe checkedperiodicallyand replaced
whennecessary.
Skid Shoes
NOTE:Theskid shoes on this machinehavetwo wearedges.When
one sidewearsout, theycan be rotated1800 to usethe otheredge.
1. Removethesix carriagebolts and hexnuts that securethe two
skid shoesto the sides of the augerhousing.Referto Figure24.
2. Positionthe new skid shoesand securewith the carriagebolts
and hex nuts.Makecertainthe skid shoesare adjustedto be
level.
Shave Plate
1. Removethehex nuts and carriagebolts that securethe shave
plateto the bottomof the housing.Referto Figure24.
2. Removethe rearmost hexnutand carriagebolt securingthe back
of eachskid shoeto the sides of the housing.Loosenthefour
remaininghexnuts securingthe skid shoes.
3. Slide theshaveplateout of the off-set slotat thebottomof the
housing,and from betweenthe skid shoesand side panelsof the
housing.
4. With the mountingholestowardthe back of the unit, slidethe new
shaveplateinto positionand securewith the fastenersremoved
previously.
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Figure24
ADJUSTMENTS
Shift Cable
If thefull rangeof speeds(forwardand reverse)cannotbe achieved,
referto the Figure25 and adjustthe shiftcable as follows:
1. Placethe shiftleverin thefastestforwardspeedposition.
2. Loosenthe hex nuton the shiftcable indexbracket.See Fig. 25.
3. Pivotthe bracketdownwardto take up slack in the cable.
4. Retightenthehex nut.
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Figure25
Chute Bracket Adjustment
If the spiralat the bottomof thechute directionalcontrolis notfully
engagingwith thechute assembly,the chutebracketcan be adjusted.
Todo so:
5. Loosenthetwo nutswhich securethe chute bracketand reposi-
tion it slightly.See Figure26.
6. Retightenthenuts.
Figure26
Chute Control
The distancesnow is throwncanbe adjustedbyadjustingthe angle of
the chute assembly.Referto the Operationsectionfor instructions.
The remotechutecontrolcables havebeen pre-adjusted at the factory.
Movethe remotechute leveron the controlpanelforwardto pivot the
upperchutedown; movethe leverrearwardto pivotthe upperchute
up.
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