Lubricate Augergearbox; Lubricate Augershaftfittings; Lubricate Chuterotation Gear - Sears Craftsman C950-52943-0 Owner's Manual

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LUBRICATE AUGERGEARBOX
Theaugergearboxis lubricated atthefactory and shouldnotrequire
additional l ubrication. I f for somereason thelubricantshouldleakout,
or if theaugergearboxhasbeenserviced, a dd Lubriplate GR132 Grease or
equivalent. Maximum 3-1/4 ounces, ( 92 grams)shouldbeused.
Remove filler plug (A,Figure24),oncea year.If grease is visible,do not
add.If grease is notvisible,usea pieceoffinewire, likea dipstickto check
if thereis greasein thegearbox.MobiluxEP1 and ShellAIvaniaEP1 are
suitableequivalents.
LUBRICATE CHUTEROTATION GEAR
Lubricate t hechute rotation gear(A,Figure 25)andshaft (B)withautomo-
tivetypeoil every twenty-five ( 25)operating h ours.
Chute Rotation Gear Figure 25
Lubricating AugerGearBox Figure 24
LUBRICATE AUGERSHAFTFITTINGS
1. Usinga handgrease gun, lubricate theaugershaftfittings (B,Figure
24) every ten (10)operating hours.Each timea shearpin is replaced,
theaugershaft(C) MUSTbe greased. (See"AugerShear PinReplace-
ment"section.)
2. Forstorage or whenreplacing shearpins, remove shearpinsand
lubricate augershaftfittings (B).Rotate augers several t imeson the
shaftandreinstalltheshearpins.
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