I_ NOTE spark plug hole with a clean rag. Pull the starter rope slowly to allow the piston to coat the internal engine parts. Reinstall the spark plug. Do not con- nect spark plug wire. If gasohol has been used, complete the preceding instructions. Then put a small amount of unleaded (or regular) grade gasoline into fuel tank and repeat steps 1 and 2. 5. Thoroughly clean the snow thrower. If unit is to be stored in an unventilated or metal storage shed, coat any metal parts with a light oil or silicone to prevent rust. 3. Change oil if it has not been changed recently. Refer to Maintenance section. 4. Remove the spark plug and squirt one ounce of clean engine oil into spark plug hole.
Cover the 6. Store in a clean, dry area. ADJUSTMENTS/REPAIRS WARNING_t Auger t- _N_A-RN/I_(_-I Shear AlwaySwSlrOP engine and disconnect spark Bolts before performing any adjustments or repairs. SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT The snow thrower is equipped with two adjustable skid shoes, located on each side of the auger housing. The skid shoes determine the distance between the scraper bar and the ground, which varies according to the type of surface to be cleared. plug _. Shear Bolts/ (Normal, Hard Skid Surfaces) Shoe" When removing snow from a normal, hard surface such as a paved driveway or walk, the skid shoes should be adjusted to be approximately 1/4" lower than the scraper bar.
Normal, Hard Surfaces FIGURE 25. To adjust, proceed as follows. 1. Make certain both tires are inflated equally (15 to 20 psi), and that neither tire is resting on a link of the tire chains. SPEED SELECT LEVER ADJUSTMENT If adjustment of the speed select lever is necessary, remove the hairpin clip which secures the shift rod to the speed select lever. Adjust as instructed under "At- taching the Shift Rod" in Assembly Instructions, page 7. 2. Place the threaded ends of the spare shear bolts (provided in hardware pack) under the scraper bar, one at each end. See figure 25. 3. Loosen the four hex nuts on the skid shoes. Push each skid shoe up or down until it touches the ground.
Retighten the hex nuts securely. TRACTION DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the traction drive cable may be required due to normal wear on the friction wheel If adjustment is necessary, unhook the spring on the end of the traction drive cable. Refer to figure 13. Adjust as instructed in steps 2 and 3 of "Attaching the Trac- tion Drive Cable" in Assembly Instructions, page 8. Make certain the snow thrower is set at the same height on both sides, and the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear.
Uneven or Rocky Surfaces When removing snow from uneven, rockyor gravel sur- faces, raise the scraper bar by moving the skid shoes down to avoid throwing gravel. Adjust as instructed above, using thicker objects under the scraper bar to act as spacers. AUGER DRIVE CLUTCH LEVER ADJUSTMENT The auger drive cable should be adjusted at least once a season. To adjust the auger cable, remove the fer- rule from the auger bracket by removing the cotter pin and flat washer. Refer to figure 15. Adjust as instructed in steps 2 and 3 of "Attaching the Auger Cable" in Assembly Instructions, page 9. IIBI_NOTE Both the skid shoes and the shave plate are subject to wear and should be replaced when necessary.
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