Maintenance & Adjustment - Yard Machines 769-06354 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow
thrower.
Tire Pressure
Refer to "Assembly & Set-Up" section of this manual.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically
and replaced when necessary.
NOTE: Some units are equipped with reversible skid shoes and
may be turned over to increase their lifespan.
To remove skid shoes:
1. Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Fig. 6-1.
To remove shave plate:
3. Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to
the auger housing.
4. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity
Fig. 6-1
Lubrication
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and
the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.
See Fig. 6-2.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil.
Fig. 6-2
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