•Remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft.
•Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft.
•Carefully spin the auger around by hand to disperse the lubricant.
•Reinstall the shear bolts.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation using a
Lube Under Chute Base | Chute Crank Spirals |
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Figure 14
Discharge Chute
The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. When applying the lubrication, apply the lubricant as shown in Figure 14 to the point under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting
Control Rods
Handle Panel
Lube Cams Here
mechanism at least once a season. Refer to Figure 11. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require initial checking. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two ounces of Shell Alvania™ grease EPR00, part number
To check the level of grease in the gear case, remove the vent plug as shown in Figure 13. If necessary, add grease using a grease gun and the grease fitting on the side of the gear case.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Auger Bearings and Shaft
Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. Refer to Figure 13.
Use oil or spray lubricant into the bearings at the wheels at least once a season. Remove the wheels, one side at a time, and clean and coat axles with multi- purpose automotive grease.
Lubricate the auger shaft at least once a season. To do this:
Figure 15
Check V-Belts
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
•Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the three
•Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively worn out belts.
•Replace belts as necessary as outlined in Section 7.
Check Friction Wheel Rubber
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.
•Remove the six
•Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub.
•Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with the friction plate.
•If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive cable following instructions and recheck the friction wheel.
•Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to instructions in Section 7.
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