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SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
WARNING:
plug wire and ground against the
engine before performing any repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to engine manual for engine lubrication
instructions.
WARNING:
tions in separate engine manual for
draining oil, be sure to protect frame to
avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
WHEELS
Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at wheels at
least once a season. Pull klick pin, remove wheels,
clean
and
coat
axles
automotive grease. See Figure 23.
Klick Pin
Axle
Figure 23
CHUTE CRANK
The worm gear on the chute direction crank should
be greased with multipurpose automotive grease.
AUGER SHAFT
Remove shear bolts on auger shaft. Oil or spray
lubricant inside shaft. See Figure 24.
Shear Bolts
Figure 24
Disconnect
the
spark
When
following
instruc-
with
a
multipurpose
Oil Bearings
or Spray Lubricant
Bearings
GEAR SHAFT
Lubricate the gear shaft with a good al-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
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.
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
plug wire and ground against the
engine before performing any repairs
or maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance procedures.
AUGERS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 24. If you
hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts
have sheared. A replacement shear bolt (P) and
hex lock nut (Q) have been provided with the snow
thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil lubricant
into shaft before inserting new bolts.
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
necessary.
15
737-0168.
Before
Disconnect
the
spark
and
replaced
when
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