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SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of
the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should
be
checked
periodically
necessary. Skid shoes are reversible for longer life.
The skid shoes may also be inverted to extend their
life even further.
Replace shave plate and skid shoes before wear is
excessive. Failure to do so will result in damage to
the spiral housing.
AUGERS
The augers are secured to spiral shaft with two hex
bolts and hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or
SECTION 11: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
At the end of the snow season, the following steps
are recommended:
1. Remove snow thrower assembly from tractor. If
a heat shield was removed from the front of
your tractor, be certain to reassemble it.
2. Wash off any salt deposit which may have dried
on the thrower and housing. Paint or cover
exposed metal with a light coat of oil.
and
replaced
when
ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the
hex bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the hex
bolts have sheared. Two replacement hex bolts and
hex lock nuts have been provided with the snow
thrower. For future use, order part number 710-
0891 (hex bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75" long) and 712-0429
(hex insert lock nut 5/16-18 thread).
LUBRICATION
Pivot and friction points: To maintain smooth and
free operation, apply a few drops of No. 30 oil as
required to all pivot and friction points.
3. Store thrower in a dry place. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment
in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially
any springs, bearings and cables.
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