Walker 5600-20 - Manual (Page 21)

OPERATION
OM 0352SB-A 18
A DJUSTMENTS
ATTENTION : 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 deflector knob located on the
side of the deflector; adjust the deflector to
the appropriate angle.
•
Retighten the knobs.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
(Figure 14)
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:
•
Level paved surface : A djust to 1/16" to 1/8"
•
Uneven or gravel surface: Adjust to 1/2" to 5/8"
Sprocket Alignment
(Figure 15)
To check the alignment of the two sprockets
lean a ruler or straight bar (item 1) against the
sprocket (item 3). Unscrew the 5/16"NC
setscrews of the sprocket (item 2) and lean it
against the ruler or straight bar (item 1).
WARNING: If the sprockets
alignment is not done carefully the chain
may be broken or released from the two
gears and can cause important damages to
the snowblower and serious personal
injury.
1
2
3
Figure 15
Figure 14