Customer Responsibilities; Snow Blower; Lubrication At Storage - Sears CRAFTSMAN 944-526051 Owner's Manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your snow blower.
All adjustments in ADJUSTMENTS/REPAIRS section of this
manual should be checked at least once each season.

SNOW BLOWER

Auger and Traction Drive Belts should be adjusted after the
first 2 to 4 hours of use, again about mid--season and twice
each season thereafter (See To Adjust Belts paragraph in the
Adjustment/Repair section).
AS REQUIRED
Auger Gear Box
The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not
require additional lubrication.
If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, or if the auger
gear box has been serviced, add Lubriplate GR132 Grease
or equivalent. Maximum 3--1/4 ounces, (92 grams) should be
used.

LUBRICATION AT STORAGE

Bearings and bushings
All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require
no maintenance.
Hex shaft and chains
For storage, the hex shaft should be wiped with a cloth lightly
moistened with motor oil to prevent rusting (see Figure 20).
For storage, the chains should be lubricated with a chain type
lube. (see Figure 20).

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Remove filler plug (Figure 18), once a year. If grease is
visible, do not add. If grease is not visible, use a piece of fine
wire, like a dipstick to check if there is grease in the gear box.
Mobilux EP1 and Shell Aldania EP1 are suitable equivalents.
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above mentioned
components can cause contamination of the rubber
friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel
come in contact with grease or oil damage to rubber
friction wheel will result .
If grease or oil comes into contact with the disc drive plate or
friction wheel, make sure to clean plate and wheel thoroughly
with a alcohol base solvent.
21
Filler
Plug
Figure 18