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Skid Shoes |
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Scraper Bars |
¶ Functions of Skid Shoes
- Surface Protection: Prevents the Scraper Bar from digging into or damaging surfaces like pavement or decorative stone.
- Machine Protection: Creates a buffer gap between the auger housing and the ground, reducing wear on Yarbo and extending the life of key components.
- Terrain Adaptability: Allows smooth operation over uneven terrain or gravel driveways by lifting the auger head higher to avoid scooping pebbles.
- Performance Support: Works together with the adjustable auger height to optimize snow-clearing performance under different conditions.
¶ Adaptive Floating Structure
Yarbo’s Snow Blower features an innovative floating skid shoe design. This lets the snow blower adjust automatically to variations in ground level, improving clearing efficiency even on uneven or mountainous surfaces.
¶ Skid Shoes vs. Scraper Bar
- The Scraper Bar is designed to sit close to the ground for a clean clearing finish. It’s a consumable part and will wear over time.
- The Skid Shoes protect the Scraper Bar from small stones or rough terrain. Removing the skid shoes allows the Scraper Bar to sit lower, which may improve snow removal in some conditions but can increase wear or surface contact.
¶ Tips for Use
- For gravel or crushed stone driveways: Raise the auger height and keep skid shoes installed to avoid scooping pebbles.
- For wet or heavy snow: Remove the lower two bars of the intake fence to increase snow intake, and consider attaching the plow blade for enhanced performance.
- If leftover snow is an issue: Skid shoes can be removed, allowing the Scraper Bar to make closer ground contact.
¶ Safety Features
- Shear Pins: Four sets of shear pins protect the auger. If larger debris is caught, the pins break automatically to stop the auger and prevent damage.
- Protective Scraper Bar: Prevents debris from entering the auger area while ensuring clean snow clearing.