S CEAN ADJUSTME TS CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. i SKID MOUNTING NUTS i i TO ADJUST SKIDS HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust- ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing These skids elevate the front of the snow thrower° For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows: HEIGHT ADJUST SKID e Make sure the snow thrower is on a hard, level surface and the weight transfer system lever is released See page 12. / /1//i ill ill illl /i Jl i ii ii i M_ FIG. 20 CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROUND CLEARANCE FOR YOUR PARTICULAR AREA TO BE CLEARED.
OBJECTS SUCH AS GRAVEL, ROCKS OR OTHER DEBRIS, IF STRUCK BY THE IMPELLER, MAY BE THROWN WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAM- AGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW THROWER. o Place extra shear bolts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids @ Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig 20) and push the skids down until they touch the ground. Retighten the mounting nuts For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise the front of the snow thrower by moving the skids down This will help prevent rocks and other debris from being picked up and thrown by the auger° i ill i i llllll/// // i i i TO ADJUST CHUTE NOTE:
tfthe skids are at the maximum height, the weight transfer system will not work TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR CRANK ASSEMBLY If you cannot rotate the chute crank fully to the left and to the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig 21) After considerable use, the metal scraper bar wilt have a definite wear pattern. The scraperbar 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.
e Loosen both 1/2" nuts on the crank adjusting rod (using 3/4" wrenches) o Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about t/8" clearance between the notch in the flange and the outer diameter of the worm ® Position the snow thrower on a level surface Once this clearance is set, tighten the nuts o Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts securing the scraper bar to the auger housing_ NOTE: Be sure the crank does not touch the side of the engine or the cover will be scratched o Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position o Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts, making su rethat the scraper bar is parallel with the working surface.
o After extended operation, the scraper bar may be re- versed, if the scraper bar must be replaced due to wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar I FLATWASHER 1 CRANK ADJUSTING ROD 1/2 INCH WORM FIG_ 21 17