SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before lubricating, 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
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Engine
Refer to the seperate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove shear bolts from auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 13. Also lubricate the plastic auger bearings at least once a season.
Vent Plug
| Shear |
Shear | Bolt |
Bolt |
|
Plastic Bearings
Figure 13
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory and does not require checking. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with two ounces of Shell Alvania™ grease EPR00, part number
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure. See Figure 13.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
At least 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. See Figure 14. Use engine oil or a lubricant spray . Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Lube Gear
and Chute Base
Figure 14
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every twenty five hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. See Figure 15. Use a
Handle Panel
Lube cams here
Figure 15
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