Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 10

2. Make certain entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against ground to avoid
uneven wear on skid shoes.
3. Retighten flange lock nuts (a), washers (b) and carriage bolts (c) securely.
See Figure 13.
Shave Plate
To adjust the shave plate:
1. If the engine is fuled, allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
2. Carefully pivot unit up and forward so that it rests on auger housing.
3. Loosen rear skid shoe bolts (a) on both sides of equipment housing and
remove carriage bolts (b) and hex nuts (c) which attach shave plate (d) to
auger housing. See Figure 14.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(c) (c)
4. Adjust the shave plate so that it is roughly 1/8" above the skid shoes.
Reinstall and tighten the carriage bolts (b) and hex nuts (c) all bolts securely.
See Figure 14.
Auger Control
Prior to operating your unit, carefully read and follow all instructions
below. Perform all adjustments to verify your equipment is operating
safely and properly.
Refer to the Operation section (page 14) for the location of auger control lever and
check adjustment as follows:
1. When auger control lever is released and in disengaged "UP" position, the
cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting
the Engine in the Operation section.
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the unit), depress the
auger control lever to engage auger.
(e)
(a)
(b)
(b)
(d)
(c)
(c)
Figure 14
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4. Allow auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before
releasing auger control lever. Repeat this several times.
5. With auger control lever in disengaged "UP" position, walk to front of
machine.
6. Confirm that auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs
of motion. If auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to
operator's position and shut OFF engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop
before readjusting auger control lever.
7. To readjust the auger control cable, loosen upper hex screw (a) on auger
control bracket. See Figure 15.
8. Position bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase
cable tension). See Figure 15.
9. Retighten upper hex screw (a).
10. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.
11. Shut OFF engine. Refer to Stopping the Engine in the Operation section.
Drive Control
Prior to operating your unit, carefully read and follow all instructions
below. Perform all adjustments to verify your equipment is operating
safely and properly.
Refer to the Operation section (page 14) for the location of drive control lever and
check adjustment as follows:
1. When drive control lever is released and in disengaged "UP" position, cable
should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in drive cable or if unit's drive is
disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of
adjustment.
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting
the Engine in the Operation section.
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(a)
(b)
Figure 15
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