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AUGER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (continued)
4. Slide the auger straight forward and out of
the blower body.
5. The hydraulic motor and housing can now be
removed from the auger.
6.
To install, use reverse procedure.
7.
When everything is assembled and
tightened, with the exception of the bearing
locking collar, the auger should have from
1/4” to 1/2” endplay travel. Slide the auger
toward the auger motor until it bottoms out.
Then, tap it back in the opposite direction
approximately 1/16”.
8. Tighten the eccentric locking collar by using
a hammer and punch to rotate the collar in
the direction of the auger travel. Tighten the
setscrew.
NOTE:
Grease the auger drive when
installing.
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