4. Align the shear pin holes. Install the new shear pin (A, Figure

Shear Bolt and Spacer Replacement

18) through the auger shaft (C). Secure with a cotter pin (B).

Augers are secured to the auger shaft with special bolts that are

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designed to break if an object becomes lodged in the auger

housing. Use only factory spec, or equivalent, shear bolts.

 

1.

Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

 

2.

Remove the existing shear bolt.

 

3.

Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to

 

 

lubricate the auger shaft.

 

4.

Align the bolt and spacer holes. Install the new shear bolt

 

 

(A, Figure 20), spacer (B), through the auger shaft (C).

 

 

Secure with the locknut (D).

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Shear Bolt Replacement

 

1.

Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.

2.

Remove the existing shear bolt.

 

3.

Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to

 

lubricate the auger shaft.

 

4.

Align the bolt holes. Install the new shear bolt (A, Figure 19)

 

through the auger shaft (B). Secure with the locknut (C).

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Checking Tire Pressure

 

 

Tire pressure should be checked periodically. Recommended

 

 

tire pressure varies by tire manufacturer. A good rule of thumb

 

 

is to inflate the tire up to, but not exceeding, the "Max Inflation"

 

 

stamped the side-wall of the tire.

 

 

Reproduction

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