Lubrication; Maintenance & Adjustment - Troy-Bilt storm 3090 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Maintenance section.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary.
To remove skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
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Figure 6-1
To remove shave plate:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the snow thrower housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Tire Pressure
Warning:
Under any circumstance do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for
recommended pressure.
Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer
to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and
deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.
Note: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for
performance purposes.

Lubrication

Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
2. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Fig 8-3.
3. Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex
shaft. See Fig. 6-2.
NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft, be careful not to get
any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.
Figure 6-2
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