Shear Pin

Vent Plug

Cotter Pin

Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control Lock

The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the wheel drive and auger drive controls must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation using a multi-purpose automotive grease. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. See Figure 18.

Figure 16

Discharge Chute

The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See Figure 17.

Control Rods

Handle Panel

Lube Cams Here

Lube Under Chute Base

Chute Crank Spirals

 

Figure 17

Auger Bearings and Shaft

•Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to Figure 16.

•Use oil or spray lubricant into the bearings at the wheels at least once a season. Remove the wheels, one side at a time, and clean and coat axles with multi-purpose automotive grease.

•Lubricate the auger shaft at least once a season. To do this:

•Remove the shear pins on the auger shaft.

•Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft.

•Carefully spin the auger around by hand to disperse the lubricant.

•Reinstall the shear pins.

Figure 18

Friction Wheel Rubber

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.

•Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.

•Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction wheel drive hub.

•Also engage the traction control and check if the friction wheel is making contact with friction plate. Refer to Figure 14. If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive cable and recheck the friction wheel.

•Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to instructions on page 17.

Drive Belts

Follow the instructions below to check the condition of the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.

•Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the three self-tapping screws.

•Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively worn out belts.

•Replace belts as necessary as outlined in Service Section on page 15.

Engine

Follow accompanying engine manual for all engine- related maintenance issues.

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OGST-2806 specifications

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