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Figure 3. Drive Shaft Lubrication
Lubricate Discharge Chute
See Figure 2. Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the deflector hinge, extension linkage, and cable with oil.
Drive Shaft Lubrication
See Figure 3. Lubricate the universal joints at both ends of both the snowthrower drives shaft with lithium grease. Also lubricate the grease zerk in the middle of the short shaft.
Lubricate Auger Shaft
See Figure 4. Lubricate the grease zerks on the auger shaft (C) with automotive lithium grease.
Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level
Check auger gearbox oil level every 25 hours:
1.Park tractor on level surface.
2.Lower snowthrower.
3.Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.
4.See Figure 4. Remove check plug (A).
5.Level of oil should be even with check plug. If low, remove fill plug (B), add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil.
6.Install and tighten both check and fill plugs.
Lubricate Drive Chain
See Figure 5. Lubricate the drive chain with lithium grease every 25 hours:
1.Remove the plastic plug from the top of the chain case.
2.Smear grease on the exposed drive chain working the grease into the links.
3.Rotate the input shaft and grease the next exposed section of chain. Repeat until the entire drive chain is lubricated. Replace the plastic plug.
B |
A |
Figure 4. Check Auger Gear Box Oil
A. Check PlugC. Grease Fitting B. Fill / Vent Plug
Plastic |
Plug |
Figure 5. Lubricate Drive Chain
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