Yardworks 60-3757-8 Owner's Manual page 15

CHECK ADJUSTMENT OF CLUTCH
CABLES
Proper adjustment is achieved by sliding
the spring up the cable and threading
the nut in or out. Correct adjustment on
cables is minimal slack but not tight.
AUGER BELT ADJUSTMENT
Periodic adjustment of the belt tension
may be required due to normal stretch
and wear on the belt. Increase belt ten-
sion if the augers hesitate while the
augers are engaged or decrease tension
if the the augers continue to turn when
the augers are disengaged. To adjust,
disconnect ferrule
bracket assembly (Figure 26) and thread
ferrule in (towards idler) to increase ten-
sion on belt, out to decrease tension.
SHIFT ROD ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the shift rod, remove the cot-
ter pin which secures the shift rod to
the shift lever. For proper adjustment
refer to "Attaching the Shift Rod".
SLIDE SHOE ADJUSTMENT
The space between the shave plate and
the ground can be adjusted. Refer to "Fi-
nal Assembly and Adjustment".
LUBRICATION
WHEELS
Oil or spray lubricant into bearings at
wheels at least once a season. Remove
wheels, clean and coat axles with a
multi-purpose automotive grease.
CHAINS AND SHIFTING MECHANISM
Remove rear cover. Oil all chains.
sprockets, bearings,
shaft, round shaft and shifting mecha-
nism at least once a season. Use
engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid
getting oil on rubber friction wheel and
aluminum drive plate.
CHUTE CRANK WORM
The worm gear on the chute direction
crank should be greased with multi-pur-
pose automotive grease.
from the brake
the hexagonal
MAINTENANCE and
LUBRICATION
CHECK LIST
Check engine oil level
Change engine oil
Tighten all screws and nuts
Check spark plug
Lubricate chute opening
Lubricate wheel axle
Lubricate wheel bearings
Lubricate chains, bearings,
and hex shaft
Check wear on friction wheel
rubber
Check auger pulley(s) and
auger drive belts
AUGER SHAFT
Remove auger bolts on auger shaft, see
See Figure 23. Oil or spray lubricant in-
side shaft.
ENGINE
Refer to engine manual for engine lubrica-
tion instructions.
WARNING: When following in-
structions in separate engine
manual for draining oil, be sure
to protect frame to avoid oil drip-
ping onto transmission parts.
HEX SHAFT
Lubricate the gear (hex) shaft with a light
weight cold weather lubricant at lease
once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation.
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off
of the rubber friction wheel and aluminum
drive plate.
If for any reason your transmission was
disassembled and the auger cable dis-
connected, reassemble routing the cable
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