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 spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
Wheels
•Oil or spray lubricant into plastic wheel bearings inside the wheel hubs at least once a season. Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi- purpose automotive grease. See Figure 12.
Click Pin |
Axle |
Oil or use Spray Lubricant |
Figure 12
Gear Case
The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the left housing and should be lubricated with Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number
Vent Plug |
Lube Fitting |
Figure 14
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.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on the plastic bearings on the shaft. See Figure 13.
Shear Bolts |
Plastic Bearings |
Figure 13
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with
Refer to Figure 9.
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 shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 9.
Chute Directional Control
The spiral on the end of the chute directional control and the base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with
Lube Spiral |
and Chute Base |
Figure 15
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