Maintenance - MTD 190-032 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING:
inspecting, place tractor on a firm and level surface.
Place the PTO in the disengaged (OFF) position, set
the parking brake, shut engine off, and remove key
to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication of Chute Directional Control
The spiral on the end of the lower chute crank, the base of the
discharge chute itself and the joint blocks which connect the
lower and upper chute cranks should be lubed with multi-
purpose automotive grease once a season. See Fig. 6-1.
Lube Spiral
and Chute Base
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Before lubricating, repairing, or
Joint Block
Figure 6-1
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the auger
shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on the plastic bearings on
the shaft and near the holes where the shear bolts were removed
before reattaching them. See Fig. 6-2.
Shear Pin
Figure 6-2
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Spacers
Bearing