John Deere OMGX10742 J9 - Manual (Page 23)

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OPERATING
used on rough surfaces, increase tension on lift assist
spring by removing hair cotter pin and pulling several
links up through hole in spring anchor bracket and
replacing hair cotter pin.
3. Adjust chain and toggles evenly.
Adjusting Skid Shoes
The skid shoe mounted on each side of the header housing
adjusts the distance the scraper blade is raised above the
surface.
• When removing snow from an uneven surface or a
gravel driveway, it is advisable raising scraper as high
above the surface as possible to prevent possible damage
to the snow auger and to help prevent stones from being
thrown with snow.
• On blacktop or concrete, keep the scraper as close to
the scraping surface as possible.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Gravel Driveways or
Uneven Surfaces
NOTE: Make sure both skid shoes are adjusted to keep
scraper level even with scraping surface.
1. Place snowblower in raised position.
2. Place 2 x 4 blocks under both ends of the scraper.
3. Lower snowblower scraper onto blocks.
4. Loosen six nuts (A) on the inside of the auger housing
which secure the skid shoes.
5. Allow skid shoes to drop to the ground.
6. Retighten six nuts securing skid shoes.
7. Lower snowblower to the ground.
Adjusting Skid Shoes for Use on Concrete or Even
Surfaces
1. Place snowblower in raised position.
2. Loosen six nuts (A) on the inside of auger housing
which secure the skid shoes.
3. Lower snowblower to ground level.
4. Retighten six nuts to secure skid shoes.
Unplugging Discharge Chute
If snowblower becomes plugged with snow or jammed due
to hitting an obstruction, proceed as follows:
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
Before making adjustment:
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Both the scraper and
skid shoes are subject to wear and are designed for
easy replacement. Replace before wear is excessive
to prevent damage to the auger housing or snow
auger.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating auger is
dangerous.
• Park the machine safely and lock the park
brake before getting off the seat.
• Turn the snowblower off.
• Stop the engine.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent
engine from starting accidently.
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