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Maintenance

Engine

Refer to Engine Maintenance, section 7, for all engine

maintenance.

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.

To remove skid shoes:

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

secure them to the snow thrower.

Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts 2.

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

To remove shave plate:

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

the snow thrower housing.

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

bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

Lubrication

Gear Shaft

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

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

Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 1.

rests on the auger housing.

Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 2.

thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure

it. Refer to Fig 8-3.

Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex 3.

shaft. See Fig. 6-2.

NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get

any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction

wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive

system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.

Wheels

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

axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling

wheels.

NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.

Figure 6-1

Figure 6-2

Maintenance & Adjustments

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