Both Wheels Driving: Insert the click pin through the hole in the hub of the rim and the inside hole on the snow thrower’s right axle. This position is good for heavy snow as there is power drive in both wheels.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the snow thrower with the click pin inserted through both the rim and the outside hole in the axle. Doing so can result in serious damage to the drive system.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
Engine
•Refer to the engine manual for maintenance procedures and instructions.
WARNING: When following instructions in the engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
Gear Shaft
•Lubricate the gear shaft with a good
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off friction wheel and drive plate.
Gear Case
•The auger gearbox has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for repairs, lubricate with
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.
Wheels
•Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at least once a season. Pull the klick pins and remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 16.
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Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Also lubricate the auger bearings at least once a season. See Figure 17.
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Bearings | Bearings |
Figure 17
Chute Directional Control
•The worm gear on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.
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. See Figure 18.
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Gear Shaftfriction wheel and drive plate
Figure 18
