Augershearpin Replacement; Checkthetires - Craftsman C950-52948-0 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
AUGERSHEARPiN REPLACEMENT
Theaugers aresecured totheaugershaftwith special s hearpinsthatare
designed to breakif an objectbecomes lodgedin theaugerhousing.Use
of a harder grade shearpinwill reducetheprotectionprovidedbythe
shearpin.
,_ WARNING: Do not go near the dischargechute or auger
when the engine is running. Do not run the engine if
any cover or guard is removed.
Undermostcircumstances, if theaugerstrikesan objectwhichcould
cause damage to theunit, theshearpin will break. T hisprotects thegear
boxandotherpartsfrom damage.
Theshearpins(A, Figure40) arelocated on theauger shaft.Replace a
brokenshearpinasfollows.
1. Tapoutthebrokenshearpin witha pin punch.
2. Installa newshearpin andcotterpin.Bendtheendsofthecotterpin
down.
iMPORTANT: D o not replaceshear pins with anything other
than the correctgrade replacementshear pin. Use of bolts,
screws, or harder grade shear pins can result in equipment
damage.
Replacing Broken ShearPin Figure 40
CHECK THETIRES
Checktires for damage.Checkthe air pressurein the tires with an
accurategauge (seeFigure41).
,_ CAUTION:Avoid Injury! Explosiveseparation of tire
and rim parts is possible when they are serviced
incorrectly.
,, Do not attempt to mounta tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
,, Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
,, Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can
causean increasein air pressureresulting in an
explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deformthe
wheel.
,, Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when
inflating. Use appropriate tool that allows you to standto
one side.
NOTICE:Check side of tire for maximum tire pressure. DO
NOT exceed maximum.
CheckingTire Air Pressure Figure 41
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