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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Chute Directional Control
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The worm gear on the chute directional control
should be greased with multipurpose automotive
grease.
IMPORTANT:
Keep all grease and oil off friction wheel
and drive plate.
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with good all weather multi-
purpose light grease at least once a season or after
every 25 hours of operation.
Wheels
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Oil or spray lubricant into plastic wheel bearings
inside the wheel hubs at least once a season.
Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi-
purpose automotive grease. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains,
sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting
mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a
spray lubricant.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel
and aluminum drive plate. Refer to Figure 10.
Auger Shaft
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Once a season, remove the shear bolts and oil or
spray lubricant inside the shear bolt holes while
rotating the augers by hand to lubricate the shaft.
See Figure 14. Also lubricate the bushings at the
ends of the augers.
Figure 14
SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark
plug wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting.
Augers
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. If the snow thrower hits a
foreign object or ice jam, hex bolts will shear.
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If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts
have sheared.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with
standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox
or other components as a result of doing so will NOT be
covered by your snow throwers warranty
Axle
Oil or use Spray Lubricant
Click Pin
Shear Bolts
Bearings
Bearings
