Briggs & Stratton 1696563 Operator's Manual page 18

Shear Bolt Replacement
1. Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the existing shear bolt.
3. Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to
lubricate the auger shaft.
4. Align the bolt holes. Install the new shear bolt (A, Figure
19) through the auger shaft (B). Secure with the locknut
(C).
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Shear Bolt and Spacer Replacement
1. Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the existing shear bolt.
3. Lubricate the auger grease fittings. Spin the auger to
lubricate the auger shaft.
4. Align the bolt and spacer holes. Install the new shear bolt
(A, Figure 20) and spacer (B), through the auger shaft
(C). Secure with the locknut (D).
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Checking Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked periodically. Recommended
tire pressure varies by tire manufacturer. A good rule of
thumb is to inflate the tire up to, but not exceeding, the "Max
Inflation" stamped on the side-wall of the tire.