OPERATION
OM 0297SB-AU
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ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION : To avoid personal injury,
be sure the tractor engine is off, the drive
shaft disengaged, and all movement has
stopped before making any adjustments.
Deflector Adjustment
Set the angle of deflection according to the
distance the snow must be thrown. To set the
deflector angle, loosen the two deflector knobs,
adjust the deflector to the appropriate angle,
and retighten the two knobs securely.
Snowblower Pitch Adjustment
The snowblower must be mounted on the
subframe and placed on level ground before
making adjustments.
The snowblower pitch angle () must be set to
a minimum of 90° (slightly leaning forward). To
adjust pitch angle: loosen the bolts (fig.9, items
2-3), set to the desired angle and retighten
bolts.
Skid Shoe Adjustment (Fig. below )
Adjust the snowblower so that the skid shoes
run level and according to the surface
conditions so that stones are not thrown with
the snow. Adjust both skid shoes to the same
height to keep the cutting edge level and adjust
upwards for smooth surfaces.
Loosen skid shoe bolts and adjust according to
instructions below, and securely tighten bolts:
Clearance between cutting edge and surface
(item 1):
Level paved surface : Adjust to 1/16" to 1/8"
Uneven or gravel surface: Adjust to 1/2" to 5/8"