NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub.
LUBRICATION-NOT REQUIRED
1, Hex Shaft and Sprockets- Hex shaft and sprockets require no lu-
Sprockets
(Require No
Lubrication
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Hex Shaft and Sprockets
Friction
Disc
Drive
Plate
brication. All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance. See Figure 23.
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contami- nation of the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil, damage to the friction wheel will result.
Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction
Grease Zerk
| • . | Bearing | |
r_ | Fnct_on | A | 'I |
Wheel | esemD y Point at which | ||
Ili | Shim | grease should | |
II | J'_- |
| be visible |
| Gap | Between | |
| Friction Wheel | ||
| and | Disc | Drive |
| Plate |
| |
Grease | Zerk |
| Figure 23 |
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ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five
(5)hours of continuous use. See Figure 24, Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil as needed. "13ghten fill cap/dipstick se- curely each time you check the oil lev- el.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Figure 24
wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.
NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and sprockets should be wiped with 5W30 motor oil to prevent rusting.
2.Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrica- tion. If for some reason the lubri- cant should leak out, have auger gear case checked by a competent repairman.
Change the oil every
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
,Position the snow thrower so that the oil drain plug is at the lowest point on the engine.
,Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick, Drain the oil into a suitable container.
NOTE: The oil will drain more freely when the engine is warm.
*After draining all the oil, reinstall the oil drain plug securely.
4.Fill the engine crankcase with S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil, pouring slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.
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