Inspect, Adjust, & Lube Drive Chain; Lubricate Auger Bearings - Simplicity 1694144 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
Inspect, Adjust, & Lubricate Drive Chain
See Figure 3.
1. Remove the two flange nuts (A) and chain guard (B).
2. Check the chain. Replace chain if worn or damaged.
3. There should be no slack in the chain, and the
sprockets (D and E) should be aligned. The drive
shaft (H) should be parallel with the auger housing. If
adjustment is required proceed with steps 4 - 7.
4. Loosen the adjustment nuts (F).
5. Pull rearward on the drive shaft (H) until all slack is
removed from chain. With drive shaft housing parallel
with auger housing, and sprockets aligned, retighten
the adjustment nuts (F). Torque to 40-50 ft. lbs.
6. Spread a coat of grease on the chain, working the
grease into the links.
7. Reinstall the chain guard (B) and two nuts (A).

Lubricate Auger Bearings

See Figure 4.
Lubricate the grease fittings on both sides of the auger.
D
Figure 3. Drive Chain Lubrication & Adjustment
A. Flange Nuts
B. Chain Guard
C. Spacers
D. Auger Sprocket
E. Drive Sprocket
Figure 4. Auger Bearing Lubrication
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F
G
G
C
A
F. Adjustment Nuts
G. Nuts
H. Drive Shaft
H
E
B