Yard-Man 5KL - Manual (Page 14)

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SECTION 4: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
Servicing Augers
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 11 .
1. If the augers do not turn, check to see if the pins
have sheared.
2. Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear
pins and cotter pins have been provided with the
snow thrower. Spray an oil lubricant into shaft
before inserting new pins and securing with new
cotter pins. See Figure 11.
Figure 11
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with
standard pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or
other components, as a result of doing so, will NOT be
covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes at the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. Check these
periodically and replace as necessary.
Replacing Skid Shoe
1. Remove four carriage bolts and lock nuts which
attach two skid shoes to the snow thrower on two
sides. See Figure 12 .
Figure 12
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the same
hardware. Make certain the skid shoes are
adjusted to be level.
Replacing Shave Plate
1. After removing both skid shoes, remove four
carriage bolts and lock nuts which attach shave
plate to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 12 .
The shave plate and skid shoes at the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. Check these
periodically and replace as necessary.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads
of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing.
Tighten securely. Re-install skid shoes.
Replacing Belt
Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt
every 25 hours of snow thrower operation. Replace if
either shows signs of wear and tear. To remove and
replace either the auger belt or the drive belt, follow the
steps below and then proceed to the specific steps
listed under respective sub-headings.
1. Remove belt cover by removing the two self-
tapping screws that secure it to the snow thrower
housing. See Figure 13A.
2. Take auger belt off the pulley following Figure 13B.
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect
spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug before performing adjustments or repairs.
Always wear safety glasses during operation or
while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Cotter Pin
Shear Pin
Auger
Skid Shoe
Nut
Shave Plate
Lock Nut
Carriage Bolt