English – Eskimo 6400 User Manual

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OM6400

CAUTION: Any greasing or oiling of the

above components can cause contamina-

tion of the friction wheel (3). If the disc

drive plate (1) or the friction wheel (3) be-

come contaminated with grease or oil,

damage to the friction wheel will result.

3. The auger gear case is lubricated at the fac-

tory and does not require additional lubrica-

tion. If for some reason the lubricant leaks

out, have the auger gear case checked by a

factory authorized service center.

How To Adjust The Height Of The Skids

(Figure 2)

This snow thrower is equipped with two height

adjustable skids (7). These skids elevate the

front of the snow thrower. For normal hard sur-

faces, such as a paved driveway or walk, adjust

the skids as follows.
1. Put the snow thrower on a level surface.
2. Make sure both tires are equally inflated.

The correct air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to

17 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maxi-

mum amount of air pressure shown on the

side of the tire.

3. Put the extra shear bolts (

found in the parts

bag) under each end of the scraper bar (15)

next to the

adjustable skids (7).

4. Loosen the

mounting nuts (16) that hold the

adjustable skids (7). To bring the front of the

snow thrower down, raise each

adjustable

skids (7) . Tighten the mounting nuts (16).

NOTE: For rocky or uneven surfaces, raise

the front of the snow thrower by moving the

adjustable skids (7) down.

WARNING: Be certain to maintain

proper ground clearance for the

area to be cleared. Objects such

as gravel, rocks or other debris, if struck

by the impeller, can be thrown with suffi-

cient force to cause personal injury, prop-

erty damage or damage to the snow throw-

er.

How To Adjust

The Scraper Bar (Figure 2)

After considerable use, the

scraper bar (15) will

become worn. The

scraper bar (15), in con-

junction with the skids, must be adjusted to allow

1/8 inch clearance between the

scraper bar

(15) and the sidewalk or area to be cleared.
1. Put the snow thrower on a level surface.
2. Make sure both tires are equally inflated.

The correct air pressure is 14 PSI (1 BAR) to

17 PSI (1.25 BAR). Do not exceed the maxi-

mum amount of air pressure shown on the

side of the tire.

3. Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts that hold

the

scraper bar (15) to the auger housing

(4).

4. Adjust the

scraper bar (15) to allow 1/8 inch

clearance between the

scraper bar (15) and

the sidewalk or area to be cleared.

5. Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts. Make

sure that the

scraper bar (15) is parallel with

the sidewalk or area to be cleared.

6. To extend the life of the

scraper bar (15),

remove and reverse the mounting of the

scraper bar (15).

How To Check And Adjust The Cables

The traction drive cable and the auger drive

cable are adjusted at the factory. During normal

use, a cable can become stretched and must be

checked and adjusted as follows.

How To Check The Cables (Figur

e 11)

1. To check for correct adjustment, disconnect

the

“Z” fitting (1) from the drive lever (2).

2. Move the

drive lever (2) forward until the

drive lever (2) is contacting the plastic

bumper (3).

3. The control cable is correctly adjusted if the

center of the

“Z” fitting (1) is aligned (4)

with the hole in the

drive lever (2) and there

is no slack in the cable

How To Adjust The Auger Drive Cable

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand

the snow thrower up on the front end of the

auger housing.

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out-

doors, away from fire or flame.

(Figure 11) Disconnect the “Z” fitting (1)

from the

drive lever (2).

(Figure 12) Pull the spring cover up to ex-

pose the

spring (5). Push the cable (6)

through the

spring (5) to expose the square

end (7) on the cable (6).

4. Hold the

square end (7) with pliers and ad-

just the

locknut (8) in or out until the excess

slack is removed.

5. Pull the

cable (6) back through the spring

(5).

(Figure 11) Connect the “Z” fitting (1) to the

drive lever (2).

NOTE: When the auger drive belt is adjusted

or replaced, check and adjust the cable.

How To Adjust The Traction Drive Cable

1. Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand

the snow thrower up on the front end of the

auger housing.

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out-

doors, away from fire or flame.

(Figure 16) Loosen the bolts (3) on each

side of the

bottom panel (2).

3. Remove the

bottom panel (2).

(Figure 11) Disconnect the “Z” fitting (1)

from the

traction drive lever (2).

(Figure 22) Slide the cable boot (3) off the

cable adjustment bracket (4).

6. Push the bottom of the

traction control

cable (5) through the cable adjustment

bracket (4) until the “Z” hook (6) can be re-

moved.

7. Remove the

“Z” hook (6) from the cable

adjustment bracket (4). Move the “Z” hook

(6) down to the next adjustment hole.

8. Pull the

traction control cable (5) up

through the

cable adjustment bracket (4).

9. Put the

cable boot (3) over the cable ad-

justment bracket (4).

10.

(Figure 11) Install the “Z” fitting (1) to the

traction drive lever (2).

11.

(Figure 10) To check the adjustment, de-

press the drive lever and check the

length

“A” of the drive spring (7). In correct adjust-

ment, the

length “A” of the drive spring (7)

is as follows:

minimum 3 inches (76 mm.)

maximum 3-3/8 inches (85 mm.).

12.

(Figure 16) Install the bottom panel (2).

13.Tighten the

bolts (3) on each side of the bot-

tom panel (2).

How To Adjust The Belts

The belts will stretch during normal use. If you

need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch,

proceed as follows.

How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt

If the snow thrower will not discharge snow,

check the adjustment of the auger drive cable.

See “How To Check And Adjust The Cables” in

the Maintenance section. If the adjustment is

correct, then check the condition of the auger

drive belt. If the auger drive belt is damaged,

replace the auger drive belt. See “How To Re-

place The Belts” in the Maintenance section. If

the auger drive belt is loose, adjust as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

(Figure 13) Remove screw (2) from belt

cover (1). Remove the belt cover (1).

(Figure 14) Loosen the nut (2) on the idler

pulley (3) Move the idler pulley (3) 1/8 inch

toward the

auger drive belt (4).

4. Tighten the

nut (2).

(Figure 15) Depress the auger drive lever.

Check the tension on the

auger drive belt

(4). In correct adjustment, the auger drive

belt (4) will deflect 1/2 inch (5) with moder-

ate pressure. If the adjustment is not correct,

repeat the adjustment.

(Figure 13) Install the belt cover (1). Tighten

screw (2).

7. Check the adjustment of the auger drive

cable. See “How To Check And Adjust The

Cables” in the Maintenance section.

8. Attach the spark plug wire.

Traction Drive Belt
The traction drive belt has constant spring pres-

sure and does not require an adjustment. If the

traction drive belt is slipping, replace the belt.

See “How To Replace The Belts” in the Mainte-

nance section.

How To Replace The Belts

The drive belts are of special construction and

must be replaced with original factory replace-

ment belts available from your nearest autho-

rized service center.
Some steps require the assistance of a second

person.

How To Remove the Auger Drive Belt
If the auger drive belt is damaged, the snow

thrower will not discharge snow. Replace the

damaged belt as follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire.