Operator's Manual

14
ASSEMBLY
DRIFT CUTTERS IF EQUIPPED
The drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for shipping
purposes.
Non-Adjustable
1. Remove two carriage bolts (a) and lock nuts (b) that secure
each drift cutter, and remove them from the sides of auger
housing (Figure 37).
a
b
Figure 37
2. Turn the drift cutters around and position them as shown in
Figure 37 to the outside of the auger housing.
3. Attach drift cutters with carriage bolts (a) and lock nuts (b)
removed in Step 1.
Tool-less
1. Remove two carriage bolts (a) and wing knob (b) that secure
each drift cutter, and remove them from the sides of auger
housing (Figure 38).
a
b
T
ool-less Adjustable Drift Cutter
a
b
Tool-less Non-
Adjustable Drift Cutter
Figure 38
2. Turn the drift cutters around and position them as shown in
Figure 38 to the outside of the auger housing.
3. Attach drift cutters with carriage bolts (a) and wing knob (b)
removed in Step 1.
SKID SHOES IF APPLICABLE
Select models require the installation to the provided skid shoes.
1. Using the two carriage bolts (a) and hex flange nuts (b) and
flat washers (if equipped) (c), secure the skid shoes to the
auger housing (d). Hand tighten hex flange nuts (Figure 39).
2. Adjust the skid shoes to provide a minimum of 1/8th inch
clearance between the shave plate (e) and the ground.
Securely tighten hex flange nuts.
3. If necessary refer to Skid Shoes in the Adjustments section
on page 14.
a
a
d
c
b
e
Figure 39
CHUTE CLEANOUT TOOL
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger
housing with a mounting clip (Figure 40).
Figure 40
Adjustments
SKID SHOES
Snow blower skid shoes are adjusted at a factory setting roughly
1/8” below the shave plate. Adjust them upward or downward, if
desired, prior to operating.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when operating on or near gravel and
adjust skid shoes to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces to
avoid picking up and throwing objects which could cause
serious injury or property damage.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes
higher on auger housing.
• Use a lower position when area to be cleared is uneven, such
as a gravel driveway.
IMPORTANT: If you choose to operate on a gravel surface, keep
skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between ground
and shave plate.
1. Loosen four hex nuts (a) (two on each side) and carriage bolts
(b). Move skid shoes to desired position (Figure 41).