Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers andlongthetheflangeshaftbearingsgrease.Using found atgun,eitherapplyendtwoof thestrokesshaftof. grease See(PartFigNumber.6-3. 737-0168A) to the fitting found at each end of shaft. See Fig. 6-3.

Vent Plug

Grease

Fittings

 

Figure 6-3

Figure 6-3

Gear Case

The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate via the grease fitting with two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168A).

NOTE: Always remove the vent plug prior to lubricating the gear case. See Fig. 6-3. Failure to do so could result in damage to the seals.

Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows:

1.Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

2.Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Fig. 6-4.

Figure 6-4

3.Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.

4.Retighten the hex nut.

Auger Control

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.

Chute Assembly

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly.

Skid Shoes

Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes.

16Section 6— Maintenance & Adjustments