SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.
•All adjustments in the service and adjustments sections of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure these are tight.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 13.
Vent Plug
Shear Bolts
Bearings
Figure 13
Auger Bearings and Shaft
•Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to Figure 13.
Lubrication
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
•At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Refer to Figure 10.
IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Gear Shaft
•Lubricate the gear shaft with
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber friction wheel and drive plate.
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and it does not require checking.
•If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Wheels
•Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 14.
Klick Pin
Axle
Figure 14
Engine
Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
Discharge Chute
The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See Figure 15.
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