Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.

See Fig. 6-3.

Figure 6-3

Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift cable as follows:

1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

2.Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Fig. 6-4.

Figure 6-4

3.Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.

4.Retighten the hex nut.

Auger Control

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.

Chute Assembly

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly.

Skid Shoes

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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