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Auger Bearings
Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil.
See Figure 9.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Lubricate at least once a season or after 25 hours of operation. Remove the rear cover,
lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting mechanism at least
once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant.Avoid getting oil on the friction wheel
rubber and aluminum drive plate.
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If you hit a hard
foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to
Figure 9.If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. Replacement shear
pins and cotter pins have been provided with the snow thrower. When replacing bolts, spray an
oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins.
IMPORTANT: NEVER
replace the auger shear pins with standard pins. Any damage to the
auger gearbox or other components as a result of doing so will not be covered by your snow
thrower’s warranty.
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.
To remove skid shoes, remove four carriage bolts and flange lock nuts.
Figure 9