Yard-Man OGST-2806 Operator's Manual page 14

Shear Pin
Cotter Pin
Figure 16
Discharge Chute
The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the
chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours
of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute
and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See
Figure 17.
Lube Under Chute Base
Figure 17
Auger Bearings and Shaft
• Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the
bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to
Figure 16.
• Use oil or spray lubricant into the bearings at the
wheels at least once a season. Remove the wheels,
one side at a time, and clean and coat axles with
multi-purpose automotive grease.
• Lubricate the auger shaft at least once a season. To
do this:
• Remove the shear pins on the auger shaft.
• Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft.
• Carefully spin the auger around by hand to disperse
the lubricant.
• Reinstall the shear pins.
Vent Plug
Chute Crank Spirals
14
Wheel Drive Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock
the wheel drive and auger drive controls must be
lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of
operation using a multi-purpose automotive grease. The
cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. See
Figure 18.
Control Rods
Figure 18
Friction Wheel Rubber
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.
• Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
• Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction
wheel drive hub.
• Also engage the traction control and check if the
friction wheel is making contact with friction plate.
Refer to Figure 14. If it does not make contact,
adjust the traction drive cable and recheck the
friction wheel.
• Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to
instructions on page 17.
Drive Belts
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of
the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.
• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the three self-tapping screws.
• Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out belts.
• Replace belts as necessary as outlined in Service
Section on page 15.
Engine
Follow accompanying engine manual for all engine-
related maintenance issues.
Handle Panel
Lube Cams Here