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On blacktop or concrete surface, keep shave plate

as close to the surface as possible. Skid shoes can be

adjusted so that shave plate will rest directly on the

surface. Turning skid shoes around will allow even

wear on skid shoes.

Raise snow thrower off the ground and place a block

at each end of shave plate. Loosen 4 nuts securing

skid shoes to spiral housing (2 nuts on each side).

Move skid shoes up or down to desired position and

tighten nuts securely. Adjust both skid shoes to the

same height to keep spiral level. See figure 24.

OPERATING SPEED

The spiral speed is directly related to engine speed.

For maximum snow removal and discharge, maintain

high engine R.P.M. (full throttle). The lawn tractor's

forward speed is controlled by selecting one of the

forward speeds. It is advisable to operate the lawn

tractor at a slow ground speed (1st gear) for safe

and efficient snow removal.

OPERATION

The thrower controls are conveniently located at the

operator's position on the lawn tractor. By engaging

the lift handle to the spiral, snow is thrown through

chute by the motion of the spiral. Turning chute

crank directs snow discharge and deflector controls

distance snow is thrown.

DEEP OR DRIFTED SNOW

In deep, drifted, or banked snow, it will be nec

essary to use full throttle and first speed. Drive the

spiral into the snow, disengage clutch and allow spiral

to clear the snow. Repeat this method until a path is

cleared. On the second pass, overlap the first enough

to allow the spiral to handle the snow without repeated

clutching and declutching of the lawn tractor.

CAUTION

If snow thrower becomes plugged with

snow, or jammed due to hitting a

foreign object, disengage snow thrower

immediately and stop lawn tractor

engine. Clear snow from chute if

plugged, before resuming operation.

In extremely deep snow, raise thrower from the

ground, drive lawn tractor ahead in the deep snow to

remove top layers first. Do not drive lawn tractor into

snow bank where snow has not been removed to

ground level. Disengage lawn tractor clutch and allow

thrower to clear the snow. Reverse lawn tractor and

lower thrower to the ground. Drive lawn tractor

ahead and repeat process to remove balance of snow.

Working with repeated passes into and out of drifts

will eventually move even the deepest of snow piles.

NOTE

OPERATING TIPS

If spiral is jammed or bent from hit

ting a foreign object, stop lawn tractor

engine. Remove spark plug wire from

spark plug and then remove foreign

object from spiral. If spiral damage

is noted, repair prior to continuing

operation. Then replace spark plug

wire and resume operation.

SNOW CONDITIONS

Snow removal conditions vary greatly from light

fluffy snowfall to the wet heavy snow. Therefore,

operating instructions must be flexible to fit conditions

encountered. The operator must adapt the lawn

tractor and snow thrower to depth of snow, wind

direction, temperature, and surface conditions.

1. Whenever possible discharge snow down wind.

2. Do not attempt to remove ice or hard packed

frozen snow.

3. Always overlap each pass slightly to assure

conhplete snow removal.

4. A frozen or stuck spiral or chute must be broken

loose or thawed with care. When attempting to

loosen frozen or jammed spiral, shut off rider

engine and remove spark plug wire. Never attempt

to clear snow thrower at any time with lawn

tractor engine running.

USE OF TIRE CHAINS

Tire chains should always be used when extra

traction is needed. They add maneuverability in

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