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Lubrication
WARNING
:
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting,
disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated
at least once a season or after every 25
hours of operation.
1. Remove the lower frame cover by
removing the two screws which secure it.
2. Apply a light coating of an all-weather
Maintenance
multi-purpose grease to the hex shaft. See
Fig. 17.
Fig. 17
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IMPORTANT
: Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and
aluminum drive plate.
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, the joystick should be lubricated with petroleum jelly,
Linseed oil, mineral oil, paraffin wax or 3-in1 oil.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear
pins on auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside
shaft, around the spacers. Also lubricate
the flange bearings found at either end of
the shaft
.
See Fig. 18.
Fig. 18
IMPORTANT
Refer to your Massimo
Owner’s Manual for any
information relating to
the use of your snow
blower. These
instructions are for
assembly of your new
accessory to futher
enhance your snow
blower experience.
Specifications subject
to change without
notice or obligation
Gear Case
The auger gear case has been filled with grease and sealed at the
factory. If disassembled from any reason, lubricate with two ounces of
new grease.
NOTE
: Do not over fill the gear case. Damage to the seals could
result.
