Use and Care Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance

Engine

Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.

Tire Pressure

Refer to Assembly and Set-up section for information regarding

tire pressure.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow

thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically

and replaced when necessary.

NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges.

When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the

other edge

To remove skid shoes:

1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which

secure them to the snow thrower.

2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts

(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 6-1.

NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.

Figure 6-1

To remove shave plate:

1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to

the snow thrower housing.

2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage

bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

Lubrication

Wheels

At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the

axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling

wheels.

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger

shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and

the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.

See Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2

Gear Shaft

The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season

or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.

1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.

2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it

rests on the auger housing.

3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow

thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure

it. Refer to Figure 6-3.