How to Replace a Snow Wear Blade

The snow wear blade on a snowblower helps scrape up snow and ice so it can be moved into the spinning augers and then thrown out of the snowblower through the dispatch chute. This mechanism, also known as a shave plate, can become worn down over time. If the blade becomes dull and pitted after years of use, it can be removed and replaced with a new one, available at most hardware stores and retailers that sell the model of snowblower that you own. Wear heavy gloves during this procedure and figure on the job taking about 30 minutes to complete.

Socket wrench set
Locking pliers
Sturdy gloves
Replacement blade

Instructions

- 1
  Park the machine on a level surface and remove the spark plug wire to make sure the machine cannot accidentally start.
- 2
  Identify the right and left skid shoes on the bottom side of the snow collection area of the snowblower. Detach the nuts and bolts that hold both skid shoes in place.
- 3
  Locate the snow wear blade, or shave plate, on the bottom of the snow auger. Loosen the nuts and bolts near the auger that connect the blade to the machine.
- 4
  Install the new blade in the reverse order from which the old one was detached. Attach the skid shoes in the reverse order from which they were removed.
- 5
  Securely tighten the nuts and bolts to ensure proper operation. Reattach the spark plug wire.

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