Yard-Man 600 manual Engine, Lubrication, Shave Plate and Skid Shoes, Augers

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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING AND SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

Engine

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

Lubrication

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

Gear Shaft

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

the spacers. Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 21.

Bearing

Spacers

Bearing

Shear Pins

Shear Pins

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

•Apply a light coating of an all-weather multi- purpose grease to the hex shaft. See Figure 20.

Figure 20

IMPORTANT: Keep lubricant off the friction wheel and drive plate.

Wheels

Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi-purpose automotive grease.

Chute Directional Control

•Once a season, the spiral end on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.

Auger Shaft

•At least once a season, remove the shear pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside shaft, around

Figure 21- 30” Auger Shown

Augers

The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins. See Figure 21. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snowthrower is designed so that the shear pins will shear.

If the augers will not turn, check to see if the shear pins have sheared. Replacements have been provided with the snowthrower. When replacing pins, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before ireassembling.

IMPORTANT:NEVER replace the auger shear pins with anything other than OEM Part No.738-04124 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.

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).

IMPORTANT: 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.

WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

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.

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Contents Series Snowthrowers Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilitySetting UP Your Snow Thrower Before AssemblySetting up the Snow Thrower UnpackingChute Assembly all models For Models with 4 Way Chute Control BoxFinal Adjustments Chute Clean-out ToolSkid Shoe Knowing Your Snow Thrower Throttle ControlPrimer Oil FillClean-Out Tool Auger ControlWay Chute Control optional Chute Directional Control optionalOperating Your Snow Thrower Stopping The Engine To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers For models with optional interlock mechanism onlyTo Throw Snow Operating TipsChute Clean-Out Tool Drift Cutters on models so equippedDrift Cutter Kit Tire Chains on models so equippedShift Rod Adjustment Chute Bracket AdjustmentSkid Shoes Engine LubricationShave Plate and Skid Shoes AugersAuger Belt Replacing BeltsDrive Belt Friction Wheel Rubber OFF-SEASON Storage Trouble Shooting TWO Year YARD-MAN Supreme Warranty Auger Housing COMPONENTS/COMPOSANTS DU Logement DES Tarières Part RÉF Pièce Description Page Part RÉF Pièce Description For models with 22 auger housings Manual Chute Control Styles H, K & L Part RÉF Pièce Description ANS Deux DE Suprème MAN-YARD Garantie 9 Chapitre Dépannage DE Guide 8 Chapitre Saison Hors Remisage 7 Chapitre Frottement de roue la de Caoutchouc en bague la de ChangementFigure la Voir .le-écartez et Patins et plate Lame Courroies les de RemplacementIllustrée po 30 de Tarière -21 Figure Lubrification MoteurTarière la de Commande Transmission la de CommandePatins Patins 19 FigureVitesses de levier du Tige Réglages 5 ChapitreGoulotte ’utilisation Conseils Pneu pour ChaînesCoupe de Barres Goulotte la de dégagement de OutilNeige la projeter Pour Tarière la embrayer PourTransmission la embrayer Pour Moteur du ArrêtTarières GoulotteLanceur à démarreur de Poignée Tarière la de Commande Option en fonctions 2 à goulotte la de CommandeOption en fonctions 4 à goulotte la de Commande ’entraînement de CommandeAmorceur ’obturateur de CommandeDépart de Volet Neige la de dégagement de Outil «Réglage» chapitre le dans goulotte» Montage 2 Chapitre Souffleuse la de Assemblage’assemblage Avant Carton du DéballageResponsabilité Votre Remisage ET Entretien Préparation Formation1238-668 Chapitre600 séries Souffleuses

600 specifications

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