,,, ................ . i illllllllll ,l,u ii illlll ................. AND ADJUSTMENTS i,i , I I,H,IIIll i i i ,i, ................ i, liHi i ........................... i i ill i H,J, illll,i ii ,, u,,,,,., ,,,,,, ill i i SPARK PLUG WIRE AND TIE BACK ! AWAY FROM THE PLUG BEFORE MAK- i SKID MOUNTING NUTS CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE I ................... ING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS. i TO ADJUST SKIDS HEIGHT This snow thrower is equipped with two height adjust- ment skids, located on the outside of the auger housing (See Fig_ 23), Thes-e Skids_elevate the front of the snow thrower AUGER HOUSING HEIGHT ADJUST SKID For normal hard surfaces, adjust the skids as follows:
i,,, H IIIHHI I I,I IN,HH I,H FIG. 23 o Make sure the snow thrower is on a hard, Ievel surface and the weight transfer system lever is released See page 13 CAUTION: BE CERTAIN TO MAINTAIN PROPER GROLIND 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 DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE SNOW THROWER..
e Place extra shear bofts supplied (found in parts bag) under each end of the scraper bar near but not under the skids,, o Loosen the skid mounting nuts (See Fig, 23) 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 ii ..................................................................... TO ADJUST CHUTE CRANK ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Ifthe skids are at the maximum height, the weight transfer system wit{ not work, TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR if you cannot rotate the chute crank tully to the left and lo the right, you need to adjust the chute crank (See Fig, 24). 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" between 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), ® Rotate the adjusting rod in or out to allow about 1/8" clearance between the notch in the flange and the outer diameter of the worm.
e Once this clearance is set, tighten the nuts. e Position the snow thrower on a Ievel surface 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 ................ Lii,ll ,,,, ® Adjust the scraper bar to the proper position PLASTIC _ _' NOTCHED SECTION Tightenthe carriage bolts and nuts, making surethat the scraper bar is paralle_ with the working surface. CAP COTTER PiN o After extended operation, the scraper bar may be reversed if the scraper bar must be replaced due to wear, remove the carriage bolts and nuts and install a new scraper bar.
FLATWASHER 112 INCH CRANK ADJUSTING ROD WORM FIG. 24 !9