Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT: When following instructions in separate engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
WARNING: Before servicing, 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.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine related maintenance procedures.
Augers
•The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.
Refer to Figure 13.
•If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. Replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s warranty.
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 the skid shoes, proceed as follows:
•Remove the six carriage bolts, bell washers, and hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower.
•Reassemble new skid shoes with the six carriage bolts, bell washers (cupped side goes against skid
shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, bell washers, and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
Belt Removal And Replacement
Auger Belt
•Remove the plastic belt cover by removing the two
•Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
Belt |
Cover |
Figure 16
•Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its auger housing and remove six
•Roll the belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 17.
Drive Belt |
Auger Pulley |
Engine Pulley |
Auger Belt |
Idler |
Pulley |
Idler Pulley |
Figure 17
•Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 18.
•Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley.
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