MTD 769-01275C Maintaining Your Snow Thrower, Engine, Lubrication, Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

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Maintaining

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Before lubricating, repairing, or inspect- ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

Engine

Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance.

Lubrication

Engine

Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engines manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instruc- tions.

Gear Shaft

The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.

1.Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it.

2.Apply a light coating of an all-weather multi-purpose grease to the hex shaft. See Figure 8.

Wheels

At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.

Chute Directional Control

Once a season, the joystick should be lubricated with petroleum jelly, linseed oil, mineral oil, paraffin wax or 3-in-1 oil.

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside shaft, around the spacers. Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 9.

Gear Case

The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168).

NOTE: Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.

Figure 8

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Figure 9

Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.

Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to the seals could result.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. To remove skid shoes:

1.Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which secure them to the snow thrower.

2.Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 10.

To remove shave plate:

1.Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.

2.Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.

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Figure 10

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Contents 06/13/2005 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhioForm no -01275C Table of Contents Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top Your ResponsibilityTrainingPreparation Your Responsibility Restrict the useDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageOperation Your ResponsibilitySetting Up Your Snow Thrower Position the chute assembly over the baseTire Pressure Auger ControlSkid Shoes Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the endOperating Your Snow ThrowerOperating Your Snow Thrower If your home’s Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping The Engine Electric StarterTo Engage Augers Chute Clean-Out ToolTo Engage Drive Recoil StarterMaking Adjustments Shift CableRetightening the nuts Chute Bracket AdjustmentTo adjust the skid shoes Surrounding propertyLubrication Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerEngine Shave Plate and Skid ShoesAuger Belt Replacement Drive Belt Replacement Friction Wheel Removal That it rests on the auger housingAssembly off the shaft Cracking and replace if necessaryPreparing Snow Thrower Off-Season StoragePreparing Engine Trouble Shooting Styles E & F To order replacement Parts, contact Or visit Styles E & F 711-04287 Pivot Rod 712-04063 790-00209710-1233 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20, ShoulderStyles E & F 684-04153 Found on models with a Inch auger housing onlyDisc, Friction Wheel 684-04154Page Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

769-01275C specifications

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