MTD 500 Series Operator's Manual page 26

To remove shave plate:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt
to drain fuel from the engine. Remove safety key or
disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on
the auger housing.
3. Remove carriage bolts (a) and hex
nuts (b) which attach it to auger housing (Figure 77).
Figure 77
4. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely
(Figure 77).
5. If adjusting the shave plate is necessary, refer to Adjustable
Shave Plate (If Equipped) on page 17.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the snow blower will no longer be used until next season,
follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and it stops due to lack of
fuel. Do not attempt to drain fuel from engine.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator's Manual for information on
storing your engine.
2. Lubricate machine as instructed on page 26.
3. Store in a clean, dry area.
4. If storing in an unventilated area, rustproof machine using a
light oil or silicone to coat the snow blower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow blower.
IMPORTANT: When storing or when it is not being serviced,
it is to remain in the upright position with both wheels and
auger housing on the ground.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
a
b
Lubrication
WHEELS
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels.
SIDE MOUNTED CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL (IF
EQUIPPED)
Once a season, lubricate eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil.
NON-HYDRO MODELS (IF EQUIPPED)
The friction wheel hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a
season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Remove safety key
or disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests
on auger housing.
3. Remove frame cover from underside by removing self-
tapping screws (Figure 78).
4. Apply a light coating of Bostik Regular Grade Never-Seez® to
hex shaft (Figure 79).
NOTE: When lubricating hex shaft, be careful not to get any
lubricant on aluminum drive plate or rubber friction wheel.
Doing so will affect the drive system. Wipe off any excess or
spilled lubricant.
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Figure 78
Figure 79