Lubrication Information - Sears Craftsman 536.886121 Owner's Manual

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LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS
@ Auger Shaft- For storage, lubricate auger shaft ( See
Fig, 16) with a clinging type grease such as Lubriplate.
When replacing shear bolts, remove shear bolts and
lubricate auger shaft (see To Replace Shear Bolt
paragraph on page 24).,
@ See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 16 for
lubrication points and type of lubricant,
LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS
@ Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every 25 hours and at the
end of the season and/or before storage,
To Lubricate:
@ Position speed selector lever in first gear
@ Tum disc drive plate clockwise by hand until grease
zerk is clearly visible at front center (see Fig. 18)
@ Place a coin or (a shim of equal thickness) between
the rubber fdction wheel and disc drive plate to pre-
vent rubber friction wheel contacting the drive disc,
@ To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun, lubricate with
a Hi Temp EP Moly grease, (see Fig, 18 inset) DO
NOT over fill or allow grease to come in contact with
the disc drive plate or friction wheel or damage will
resulL Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible
below bearing assembly located under grease zerk,
(see Fig 18 inset)
IMPORTANT; Remove coin and ensure that a gap
exists between friction wheel and disc drive plate.
NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on friction disc hub.
CAUTION; Do not allow grease to contact friction wheel
and disc drive plate,
LUBRICATION - BEFORE STORAGE
@ Remove both wheels, grease (any automolive type
grease) both axles (See Fig 15) and replace wheels
Do this at least once a year and/or prior to storage,
AXLE
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FIG. 15
FIG. 16
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HEX SHAFT AND GEARS
FRICTION
WHEEL
(Require No
Lubrication)
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FRICTION
WHEEL
GREASE
ZERK
GAP BETWEEN
:RiCTION WHEEL
DISC DRIVE
DRIVE
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FIG. 18
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