Maintenance & Adjustment - MTD 19B70028OEM Manual Del Operador

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Lubrication
Periodically lubricate the pivot points between the A-frame and
pivot plate with a good grade of grease. Periodically lubricate the
pivot latch components with a spray lubricant.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
NOTE: Adjust the skid shoes so the blade cutting edge just clears
the pavement when being used for snow removal. See Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
To adjust the skid shoes to the appropriate position for the job
being performed:
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.
Shave Plate
If the shave plate becomes worn, reverse or replace the bar as
follows. See Figure 6-2:
Carriage Bolt
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 6-2
1. Remove the seven carriage bolts and flange lock nuts
fastening the shave plate to the blade.
2. Reverse or replace the shave plate and attach with the
carriage bolts and flange lock nuts.
Trip Spring
Maintain the proper trip spring tension as follows. See Figure 6-3:
3⁄8" Max Gap
Figure 6-3
1. There should be a 3⁄8" max gap between the top of the
spring and the upper lip of the blade.
2. Tighten or loosen the hex screws on top of the blade to
obtain the proper gap.
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Shave Plate
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