White Outdoor Snow Boss 721 - Manual (Page 10)

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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Replacing Belt
• Remove the belt cover by removing five hex
screws. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the
engine pulley.
• Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off
the auger pulley.
• Reassemble new belt. See Figure 13.
• Reinstall the belt cover.
Figure 13
Replacing Shave Plate
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger
housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked
periodically. There are two wearing edges and the
shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 14.
• Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts
which attach it to the snow thrower housing.
• Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of
the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
• Adjust the shave plate according to instructions on
page 9. Tighten securely.
Figure 14
Engine
• Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance procedures.
• Check engine and snow thrower frequently for
loose hardware, and tighten as needed.
Lubrication
• Lubricate pivot points on the control handle and the
extension spring at the end of the clutch cable with
a light oil once every season and before storage of
the snow thrower at the end of the season.
• Lubricate the flange keepers on the chute crank
once a season with a light oil making sure the crank
rod moves freely. Remove bolts holding the shroud
to the housing, and lift shroud to access the chute
crank bracket.
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come
to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Hex
Screw
Hex Screw
Belt Cover
Auger
Pulley
Idler Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Drive
Belt
Remove these hardware
Shave
Plate