Maintenance - MTD OEM-190-823 Operator's Manual

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
_b efore lubricating, repairing, or inspecting,
place tractor on a firm and level surface. Place
the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set
the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
ChuteDirectionalControl
The spiral on the end of the lower chute crank, the base
of the discharge chute itself and the joint blocks which
connect the lower and upper chute cranks should be
lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a
season. See Figure 22,
Auger Shaft
• At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on
the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on
the plastic bearings on the shaft and near the holes
where the shear bolts were removed before
reattaching them. See Figure 23.
Joint Block
Figure 22
Shear Bolts _°! _
Plastic Bearings
Figure 23
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