Z_ CAUTION:
Always disconnect the
spark plug wire and tie back away from
the plug before making any adjustments
or repairs.
TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT
*Thissnow thrower is equipped with two
height adjustment skids, located on th_ out-
side of the auger housing (see figure be-
low). These skids elevate the front of the
snow thrower.
Auger Housing
Height Adjust Skids
Skid Mounting Nuts
For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids
as tollows:
° Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds).
See side of tire for maximum inflation. Do
not exceed maximum pressure on side of
tire.
• Place the extra shear bolts supplied
(found in parts bag) under each end of
the scraper bar near but not under the
skid°
• Loosen the skid mounting nuts (see fig-
ure above) and adjust the skids up to
bring the front of the snow thrower down.
• Re-tighten the mounting nuts.
• Set the skid on the other side at the same
height.
For rocky or uneven surfaces, adjust the
skids as follows:
• Raise the front of the snow thrower by
moving the skids down. This will help pre-
vent rocks and other debris from being
picked up and thrown by the auger_
NOTE: Be sure that snow thrower is set at
same height on both sides.
TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR
After considerable
use, the metal scraper
bar will have a definite wear pattern. The
scraper bar in conjunction
with the skids
should always be adjusted
to allow 1/8" be-
tween the scraper bar and the sidewalk
or
area to be cleaned.
The scraper
bar may
have to be returned
to its original
lower set-
ting to maintain the original
performance
level. To adjust:
• Position the snow thrower on a level sur-
face.
o Make sure both tires are equally inflated.
• Loosen the carriage
bolts and nuts secur-
ing the scraper bar to the auger housing.
• Adjust the scraper bar to the proper posi-
tion.
• Tighten the carriage
bolts and nuts, mak-
ing sure that the scraper
bar is parallel
with the working surface.
• For extended
operation,
the scraper bar
may be reversed.
If the scraper bar must
be replaced
due to wear, remove the car-
riage bolts and nuts and install a new
scraper bar.
CAUTION:
Be certain to maintain
proper ground clearance
for your par-
ticular area to be cleared,
Objects
such as
gravel, rocks or other debris,
if struck by the
impeller, may be thrown with sufficient
force
to causepersonalinjury, property damage
or damage to the snow thrower,
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