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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
shafts. Spray lubricant inside the shafts and around the spacers
and the flange bearings/bushings found at either end of the
shafts. See Figure 6-4.
Figure 6-4
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.
1.
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.
2.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the auger housing.
3.
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure
it. Refer to Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
4.
Apply a very light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the
hex shaft. See Figure 6-6.
NOTE:
When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get
any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.
Figure 6-6
Adjustments
Shift Rod (If Equipped)
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved, adjust the shift rod as follows:
1.
Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.
2.
Remove the cotter pin and washer from the adjustment
ferrule on the shift rod and pull it out from the shift lever.
See Figure 6-7.
