12

Wheels

• Oil ors pray lubricant into plastic wheel bearings
inside the wheel hubs at least once a season.
Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi-
purposeautomotive grease. See Figure13.
Figure 13

Auger Shaft

• At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on
thea uger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on
thep lastic bearings on the shaft. See Figure 14.
Figure 14

Drive and Shifting Mechanism

Atleas t once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate 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
wheeland aluminum drive plate. RefertoFigure10.

Chute Directional Control

Thespir al on the end of the chute directional control
andth e base of the discharge chute itself should be
lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a
season. See Figure 15.
Figure 15

Gear Case

Thege arc ase is equipped with a grease fitting onthe
lefth ousing and should be lubricated with Shell Alvania
grease EPR00, part number 737-0168 every 25 hours.
SeeFigure16.
Figure 16
IMPORTANT:Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to
theseal s could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of
grease in order to relieve pressure.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:Disconnec t the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performingany repair s ormaintenanc e.

Engine

Referto th e separate engine manual packedwit h your
unitf or all engine related maintenance procedures.

Shave Plate and Skid Shoes

Theshaveplateandskidshoesonthebottomofthe
snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be
checked periodically and replaced when necessary. To
removethe skid shoes, proceed as follows:
• Remove the six carriage bolts, bell washers and
hexnuts whichattach them to the snow thrower.
Axle
Oilor use SprayLubricant
ClickPin
PlasticBearings
ShearBolts
LubeSpiral
and Chute Base
LubeFitting
VentPlug