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 twenty-five hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi- purpose automotive grease.

Gear Shaft

Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available at auto parts stores, or order part number 737-0170).

Refer to Figure 10.

Wheels

Oil or spray lubricant into plastic wheel bearings inside the wheel hubs at least once a season. Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi- purpose automotive grease. See Figure 13.

Click Pin

Axle

Oil or use Spray Lubricant

Figure 13

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on the plastic bearings on the shaft. See Figure 14.

Shear Bolts

Plastic Bearings

Figure 14

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 shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant.

IMPORTANT: Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 10.

Chute Directional Control

The spiral on the end of the chute directional control and the base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a season. See Figure 15.

Lube Spiral

and Chute Base

Figure 15

Gear Case

The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the left housing and should be lubricated with Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168 every 25 hours. See Figure 16.

Vent Plug

Lube Fitting

Figure 16

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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Cub Cadet 522 WE Traction Control / Auger Control Lock, Gear Shaft, Wheels, Auger Shaft, Drive and Shifting Mechanism