SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to engine manual for engine lubrication instructions.
WARNING: When following instruc- tions in separate engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
WHEELS
Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 23.
| Oil Bearings |
Klick Pin | or Spray Lubricant |
Axle
Figure 23
CHUTE CRANK
The worm gear on the chute direction crank should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.
AUGER SHAFT
Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 24.
Shear Bolts
Bearings
Figure 24
GEAR SHAFT
Lubricate the gear shaft with a good
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the friction wheel and drive plate.
DRIVE AND SHIFTING MECHANISM
Remove rear cover. Oil any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
GEAR CASE
The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number
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 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.
AUGERS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 24. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have sheared. A replacement shear bolt (P) and hex lock nut (Q) have been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.
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.
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