Snapper 1694296 Maintenance, Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain, Lubricate Auger Bearings

Maintenance

Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain

See Figure 3.

1.Remove the two flange nuts (A) and chain guard (B).

2.Check the chain. Replace chain if worn or damaged.

3.There should be no slack in the chain, and the sprockets (D and E) should be aligned. The drive shaft (H) should be parallel with the auger housing. If adjustment is required proceed with steps 4 - 7.

4.Loosen the adjustment nuts (F).

5.Pull rearward on the drive shaft (H) until all slack is removed from chain. With drive shaft housing parallel with auger housing, and sprockets aligned, retighten the adjustment nuts (F). Torque to 40-50 ft. lbs.

6.Spread a coat of grease on the chain, working the grease into the links.

7.Reinstall the chain guard (B) and two nuts (A).

Lubricate Auger Bearings

See Figure 4.

Lubricate the grease fittings on both sides of the auger.

D	G	F	G
			H
			E
		C
			B
		A

Figure 3. Drive Chain Lubrication & Adjustment

A. Flange Nuts	F. Adjustment Nuts
B. Chain Guard	G. Nuts
C. Spacers	H. Drive Shaft

D.Auger Sprocket

E.Drive Sprocket

Figure 4. Auger Bearing Lubrication

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