SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before performing any repairs or maintenance.

Engine

Refer to engine manual for engine lubrication instructions.

WARNING: When following instruct- ions in separate engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.

Wheels

Auger shaft

Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 20.

Shear Bolts

Bearings Bearings

Figure 20

Gear shaft

Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multipurpose automotive grease. See Figure 19.

Oil Bearings or Spray Lubricant

Klick

Pin

Axle

Figure 19

Chute directional control

The worm gear on the chute direction crank should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.

Lubricate the gear shaft with a good all-weather multi- purpose light grease at least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.

IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the friction wheel and drive plate.

Drive and shifting mechanism

Remove rear cover. Oil 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 wheel and aluminum drive plate.

Gear case

The worm gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before reassembling, remove old sealant and apply “Loctite 5699” or equivalent.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.

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Yard Machines 615, E665E, E645E, E6A5E manual Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

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