Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Lubrication
Periodically lubricate the pivot points between
the tongue and pivot plate with an all-purpose
automotive type grease. Periodically spray
lube the pivot latch components. See Figure
5-1.
Figure 5-1
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
NOTE: Adjust the skid shoes so the blade
cutting edge just clears the surface to be
plowed when being used for snow removal.
Adjust the skid shoes to the appropriate
position for the job being performed. See
Figure 5-2.
1.
Loosen the jam nuts and lock washers on
each shoe.
2.
Turn the skid shoes to the desired
position.
3.
Tighten the jam nuts and lock washers.
Figure 5-2
Blade Lift Cable Tension
Adjustments
1.
Using the two nuts on the ferrule adjust
tension on cable using ferrule position
so that locking pin retracts and clears the
inside of the large mounting bracket. See
Figure 5-3.
Figure 5-3
2.
Test the tension by squeezing the trigger
against the handle and raising and
lowering the blade.
Pivot Release Cable Tension
Adjustments
1.
Using the two nuts on the ferrule adjust
tension on cable using ferrule position
so that pivot locking lever fully clears the
pivot plate by at least 1/8". See Figure
5-4.
Figure 5-4
2.
With the blade locked in the lift position,
test by squeezing the trigger against the
handle and pushing/pulling the control
handle to pivot the blade. Blade should
pivot freely.
Shave Plate
If the shave plate becomes worn, rotate or
replace the bar as follows. See Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5
1.
Remove the six carriage bolts and flange
lock nuts fastening the shave plate to the
blade.
2.
Rotate or replace the shave plate and
attach with the carriage bolts and flange
lock nuts using the alternate set of
mounting holes.
Note: When the shave plate is reinstalled,
adjustment of the skid shoes may be
required.
Trip Spring
Maintain the proper trip spring tension as
described below. See Figure 5-6.
Figure 5-6
1.
There should be a 1 3⁄8" - 1 1⁄2" max gap
between the top of the threaded rod
and the upper lip of the blade.
2.
Tighten or loosen the nuts to obtain the
proper gap.
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1 3⁄8" - 1 1⁄2"Max Gap
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