Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
Engine
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: Deluxe skid shoes (on select models) have two wear
the other edge.
To remove skid shoes:
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
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity
Figure 6-1
To remove shave plate:
Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the auger housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
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.
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
Figure 6-2
NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get
any anti-seize on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber
drive system.
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
