Belt Removal And Replacement - Yard Machines E740F Operator's Manual

Mtd snow thrower operator's manual

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Gear Case

The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory

and does not require checking. 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 new sealant.

Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to

IMPORTANT:

SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER

WARNING: Before servicing, 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.

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your

unit for all engine maintenance procedures.

Augers

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The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two

shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a hard

foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is

designed so that the bolts may shear.

Refer to Figure 18.

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If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts

have sheared. Replacement shear bolts and hex

lock nuts have been provided with the snow

thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an oil

lubricant into shaft before inserting new bolts.

NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with

IMPORTANT:

standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox

or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be

covered by your snow thrower's warranty.

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 the skid shoes, proceed as follows:

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Remove the six carriage bolts, bell washers, and

hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower.

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Reassemble new skid shoes with the six carriage

bolts, bell washers (cupped side goes against skid

shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes

are adjusted to be level.

To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts, bell

washers, and hex nuts which attach it to the snow

thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making

sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the

housing. Tighten securely.

the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of

grease in order to relieve pressure.

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your

unit for all engine lubrication instructions.