Both Wheels Driving
•Rotate wheel assembly to align hole in the hub with the inner hole on the axle shaft. Insert klick pin in the hole. Outer axle shaft hole should be visible.
IMPORTANT: NEVER operate the snow thrower with the click pin inserted through both the RIM and the OUTSIDE HOLE in the axle. Doing so can result in serious damage to the drive system.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repair- ing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all mov- ing parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
WARNING: If any adjustments need to be made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of muffler, engine and other surrounding heated surfaces.
Gear Shaft
•Lubricate the gear shaft with a good
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the friction wheel and drive plate.
Wheels
•Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 21.
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Figure 21
Chute Directional Control
•The worm gear on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft and lubricate the auger bearings. See Figure 22.
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Figure 22
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Remove rear cover. Oil 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. See Figure 23.
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Gear Shaftfriction wheel and drive plate
Figure 23
Gear Case
The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of shell grease, part number
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.
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