Maintenance & Adjustment - MTD 62BD Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual.
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 skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity
To remove shave plate:
1. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the snow thrower housing.
2. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Tire Pressure
Refer to page 9 for information regarding tire pressure.
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Figure 6-1
Lubrication
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers
and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. Reinstall
shear pins. See Fig. 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Adjustments
Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the auger control cable.
Chute Assembly
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly.
Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the skid shoes.
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