MTD 2B5&295 Benutzerhandbuch

1.  To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the 

unit on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and 
augers should all contact level surface. Note that if the 
shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under 
the housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, 
or the unit does not self-propel, the shave plate may 
be too low and needs to be adjusted.

NOTE: On new units or units with a new shave plate 
installed, the augers may be slightly off the ground.
2.  To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests on 

the handle. Loosen the four lock nuts and bolts which 
secure the shave plate to the housing. See Figure 7. 
Move the shave plate to desired position and retighten 
the nuts and bolts securely.

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. Refer to Figure 7. To replace or 
reverse the shave plate proceed as follows.
1.  Remove the carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which 

attach it to the snow thrower housing.

2.  Install new shave plate (or reverse), making sure the 

heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the 
housing.

3.  Adjust the shave plate according to instructions above
4.  Tighten securely.

As a result of both the control cable and the drive belt 
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be 
necessary.
If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating while the 
engine maintains a constant speed, an adjustment is 
necessary. Proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an 
adjustment in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the 
end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control 
handle and reinsert it in the upper hole. Insert the cable 
from the outside as shown in Figure 8. Test the snow 
thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference.

1.  Refer to the separate engine manual, packed with 

your unit, for carburetor adjustment information.