Briggs & Stratton 500 Serie Manual Del Operador página 16

ADJUSTABLE DRIFT CUTTERS (IF EQUIPPED)
The drift cutters are mounted inverted at the factory for shipping
purposes.
1. Loosen the two carriage bolts (a) and wing nuts (b) that
secure each drift cutter to the sides of auger housing
(Figure 48).
a
Figure 48
2. Slide the drift cutters to desired height.
3. Securely tighten the two carriage bolts and wing nuts that
secure each drift cutter to the sides of auger housing.
MANUAL CHUTE PITCH ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED)
NOTE: For models without manual chute pitch, see Controls and
Operation on page 21-22.
On models with manual chute pitch, the distance snow is thrown
can be adjusted by changing angle of chute assembly. To do so:
1. Loosen wing nut found on left side of the upper chute
assembly (Figure 49).
Figure 49
2. Pivot chute upward or downward before re-tightening wing
nut.
SIDE CHUTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
If spiral at bottom of the chute control rod is not fully engaging
with chute assembly, the bracket needs to be adjusted. To do so:
1. Loosen two nuts (a) which secure the bracket and reposition
it slightly (Figure 50).
2. Re-tighten nuts.
Figure 50
ADJUSTMENTS
OVERHEAD CHUTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
If chute fails to remain stationary during operation, preload of
chute can be adjusted by tightening hex nut found on front of
chute control head.
1. To increase preload, tighten hex nut (a) clockwise in ¼ turn
intervals. The chute control rod (b) will need to be held
stationary when tightening the nut (Figure 51).
b
2. If chute control rod is difficult to turn, decrease preload by
loosening hex nut counter-clockwise in ¼ turn intervals.
2-WAY OR 4-WAY CHUTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
To adjust chute control rod for increased engagement into the
handle panel control, proceed as follows:
1. Remove hairpin clip (a) from hole closest to chute assembly
on chute control head.
2. Pull out chute control rod until hole in it lines up with second
hole in chute control head (Figure 52).
3. Reinsert hairpin clip (a) through this hole and chute control
rod.
ADJUSTABLE SHAVE PLATE (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to
drain fuel from the engine. Remove safety key or disconnect
spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on
front of auger housing.
3. Loosen rear skid shoe nuts (a) on both sides of auger housing
and remove carriage bolts (b) and hex nuts (c) which attach
shave plate (d) to the bottom of the auger housing
(Figure 53).
a
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Figure 51
a
Figure 52
b
a