Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with
Refer to Figure 10.
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Chute Directional Control
•The worm gear on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and it does not require checking. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number
To check the level of grease in the gear case, remove the vent plug. If necessary, add grease using a grease gun and the grease fitting on the side of the gear case.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, since damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a
Handle Panel |
Lube Cams Here |
Control Rods |
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Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 14.
Vent Plug |
| Grease Fittings | ||
Plastic | Bearings | Plastic | ||
Bearing | Bearing | |||
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| Shear Bolt | Shear Bolt |
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Figure 14
•Grease fittings can be found at either end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a grease gun once a season. See Figure 14.
Auger Bearings
Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See Figure 14.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation. Remove the 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 the friction wheel rubber and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 10.
There is a grease fitting on the top of the axle shaft which drives the rear track drive wheels on both sides of the unit. Grease these fittings every 25 hours or once a season.
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