Maintaining Your Snow Thrower, Lubrication

	Drive Shaft
	Drive
Sprocket	Cable
Shaft

Friction	Pivot
Friction	Rod
Wheel
Rubber
	Drive
	Plate
Figure 12
Auger Control Adjustment

Refer to the information found under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the auger control.

Shift Rod Adjustment

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

•Remove the hairpin clip and slide the clutch rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 10.

•Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.

•Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator’s position) as far as it will go.

•Thread the upper shift rod downward until the elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in the lower shift rod.

•Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and sliding clutch rod connector back down into place.

IMPORTANT: Make certain to check for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual, before operating the snow thrower.

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Lubrication

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any maintenance procedures.

Engine

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

WARNING: When following instructions in the separate engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect the frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.

Electric Chute-Rotation Motor (Model 926 STE)

The gear on the electric chute-rotation motor and the base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a season. See Figure 13.

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure

14.Also lubricate the plastic auger bearings at least once a season and grease the fittings on the end of the auger shaft with a standard grease gun.

Gear Shaft

Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available at automotive stores, or order part number 737-0170).

Refer to Figure 12.

IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. Remove the frame cover, lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on the friction wheel rubber and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 12.

Lube Gear

and Chute Base

Figure 13

Auger Control Adjustment