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DRIVEAND SHIFTINGMECHANISM
At least once a season or after every 25 h(urs
of
operation,
remove rear cover. Lubricate
any gears,
bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at lea.,_tonce
a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid
getting oil on rubber friction wheel and aluurdnum
drive plate. Refer to figure 14.
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
The cams on the ends of the control rods whicll inter-
lock the traction drive and auger drive clutche _ must
be lubricated at least once a season or every lwenty-
five hours of operation, The cams can be acq'essed
beneath the handle panel. Use a multi-purposq; auto-
motive grease,
GEAR CASE
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the Factory
and does not require checking. If disassembled
Forany
reason,
lubricate
with 2 ounces
of Shell _klvania
grease
EPR00,
part
number
737-0168.
Before
reassembling,
remove old sealant and apply 'Loctite
5699" or equivalent.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overfill
the
gear _=ase.
Damage to the seals could result. Be sur,,_ the
vent plug is free of grease in order to r_lieve
pressure.
To remove shave plate, remove the carriage
bolts,
belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate,
making sure heads of the carriage
bolts are to the
inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
ENGINE
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine mainte-
nance procedures.
BELTREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
,_WARNING:
Disconnect
the
spark
wire from the spark plug and ground.
plug
AUGER BELTS
NOTE: It is necessary to remove both belts in order to
change either one. If changing just one belt, be certain
to check the condition of the other belt (model 610E
has only one auger belt).
1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the two self-tapping
screws.
See figure 18.
MAINTENANCE
AUGERS
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See figure 17. If you hit
a foreign
object or ice jam, the snow thrcwer
is
designed so that the hex bolts will shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bol :s have
sheared. Two replacement
shear bolts and h ,_x lock
nuts have been provided with the snow throw er. For
future use, order part number 710-0890 (shear bolt
5/16-18 x 1.5" long) and 712-0429 (hex insert I)ck nut
5/16-18 thread).
SHAVE PLATEAND SKID SHOES
The shave plate and skid shoes on the botton_ of the
snow thrower are subject
to wear. They she uld be
checked periodically and replaced when neces:;ary.
To remove skid shoes, remove the four carriag .=bolts,
belleville washers and hex nuts which attach Inem to
the snow thrower. Reassemble
new skid sho ,_s with
the four carriage bolts, belleville washers (cupp.=d side
goes against skid shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain
the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.
12
Belt
Self-Tapping
Cover
Screws
FIGURE 18.
2. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place
a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
3. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the housing.
4. Remove six self-tapping
screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
5. Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine
pulley. See figure 19.
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