Frontier ST7526, Operator'S Manual

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Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain your snowthrower.
All adjustments in this section of this manual should be checked at
least once each season.
SNOWTHROWER
Auger and Traction Drive Belts should be adjusted after the first 2
to 4 hours of use, again about midseason and twice each season
thereafter (see “To Adjust Belts” paragraph in this section).
AS REQUIRED
Auger Gear Box
The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not
require additional lubrication.
If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, or if the auger
gear box has been serviced, add Lubriplate GR132 Grease or
equivalent. Maximum 3-1/4 ounces, (92 grams) should be used.
Remove filler plug (Figure 22), once a year. If grease is visible, do
not add. If grease is not visible, use a piece of fine wire, like a dip-
stick to check if there is grease in the gear box. Mobilux EP1 and
Shell Aldania EP1 are suitable equivalents.
Figure 22
Filler Plug
MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION AT STORAGE
Bearings and Bushings
All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no
maintenance.
Hex Shaft and Chains
For storage, the hex shaft should be wiped with a cloth lightly
moistened with motor oil to prevent rusting (see Figure 24).
For storage, the chains should be lubricated with a chain type lube
(see Figure 24).
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above mentioned compo-
nents can cause contamination of the rubber friction wheel. If
the disc drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease
or oil damage to rubber friction wheel will result.
If grease or oil comes into contact with the disc drive plate or fric-
tion wheel, make sure to clean plate and wheel thoroughly with an
alcohol base solvent.