11.On the next and remaining passages, cut as much snow as will go through the discharge chute without being stopped.

12.If the reel stops turning while the fan continues to turn, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and tighten the nuts on each end of the reel shown in figure 6.0-3 to a torque of 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm).

1 - Reel

2 – Nut

Figure 6.0-3

7.0MAINTENANCE After Each Use

1.Inspect all nuts, bolts and other fasteners to make Insp sure they are tight and replace any that are gone.

2.Inspect the reel, fan, skids and wearstrip for damage and replace if damaged.

3.Put lubricant on the wire rope where it goes through the guide tubes. Use tractor engine lubricant.

4.Put lubricant in the holes where the fan housing connects to the reel housing. Use tractor engine lubricant.

5.Add multi-purpose grease to the grease fitting on the universal joint until grease comes out the end of the universal joint

6.tube.

8.0 STORAGE

1. Clean the Snowblower.

1.Check the gear housing lubricant level by removing the pipe plug shown in figure 8.0-I. The lubricant level is correct when the lubricant is at the bottom of the pipe plug hole. Add SAE 90W EP gear lubricant when the level is low. Install the pipe plug and tighten it.

2.To prevent rust, put paint or grease on any area where the paint has been removed.

1--Gear Housing

2- Pipe Plug

Figure 8.0-1