Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 11

ASSEMBLY
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can
easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the
snow thrower and surrounding property.
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted at the factory to have the bottom
surface approximately 1/8" below the shave plate. Adjust them downward prior to
operating the machine.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, adjust the skid shoes so that the shave
plate on the bottom of the auger housing is just off the ground.
Adjust the skid shoes to a lower position to raise the shave plate off the ground
when clearing uneven areas, such as a ribbon type driveway or a gravel driveway.
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid
shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six (three on each side) hex nuts, flat
washers, and carriage bolts securing the skid shoes to the auger housing.
Refer to Figure 11.
Shave Plate
2. While observing the distance between the shave plate and the ground,
adjust the skids shoes up or down to achieve the desired shave plate height.
See Figure 11.
3. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground
to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes; then tighten nuts and bolts securely.
CAUTION
Lower
Shave
Plate
Raise
Shave
Plate
Figure 11
ASSEMBLY
Auger and Drive Control Cables
Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions
below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely
and properly.
Testing Auger Drive Control
When the auger control is released and in the disengaged "UP" position, the cable
should have very little slack, but should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 12 for location
of controls.
Chute Tilt Control
Auger
Control
Auger
Control
Cable
1. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed in
Starting Engine on page 16 of the Operation section.
2. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage
the auger control and allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately
ten seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times.
NOTE: When engaging the auger, you may hear a "chirp" sound. This is
normal, it is the belt engaging the pulley. As the belt wears, this sound will
not be heard when engaging the auger.
3. With the engine running and the auger control in the disengaged "UP"
position, walk to the front of the machine. Confirm that the auger has
completely stopped rotating and shows no signs of motion.
4. If the auger shows any signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
position and shut OFF the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop before
readjusting the auger control cable. See Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls
section.
11 11
WARNING
Shift Lever
Drive
Control
Drive
Control
Cable
Figure 12