Grease Fittings
Vent Plug
Shear Bolts |
Plastic Bearings
Figure 14
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive levers must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory. Every 25 hours or once a season, remove the vent plug located on the top of the gear case. If necessary, use a grease gun on the gear case grease fitting. Lubricate using Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737- 0168. Refer to Figure 14.
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.
SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine maintenance procedures.
Augers/Shear Bolts
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. Refer to Figure 14. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. For future use, order kit number
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow throwers warranty.
Shave Plate And Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Refer to Figure 6.
To remove the skid shoes, remove the six carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts (three on each side) which attach them to the snow thrower. Reassemble the new skid shoes making sure that the bolts and washers are reinstalled correctly. Also, make certain the skid shoes are adjusted so the flat surface is sitting level on the ground. The skid shoes can be rotated on this machine 180° so both flat surfaces of the skid shoe can be utilized for wear.
To remove the shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. Reassemble the new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
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