MTD 600 Series C D Style Snow Blower Owners Manual

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Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Lubrication
Engine
Gear Shaft
Refer to the Tecumseh Engine  manual packed with your
machine for all engine maintenance.
The gear (hex) shaft should  be lubricated at least once a season
or after every twenty-five  (25) hours of operation.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
1.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward  so that it
rests on the auger housing.
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.
2
3
.
.
Remove the frame cover from the underside  of the snow
thrower by removing four self-tapping  screws which secure
it. Refer to Fig 7-3.
To remove skid shoes:
Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex
shaft. See Fig. 6-2.
1
.
Remove the four carriage bolts and  hex flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
NOTE: When lubrication the hex shaft,  be careful not to get
any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber  friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the  snow thrower’s drive
system. Wipe off any excess or  spilled oil.
2
.
Reassemble new skid shoes with  the four carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts.  Refer to Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-
To remove shave plate:
Wheels
1
.
Remove the carriage bolts and hex  nuts which attach it to
the snow thrower housing.
At least once a season, remove both wheels.  Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive  grease before reinstalling
wheels.
2
.
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads  of
carriage bolts are to the inside of housing.  Tighten
securely.
Chute Directional Control
Tire Pressure
Once a season, lubricate the eye-bolt  bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil.
Before operating, check tire pressure  and reduce pressure to
between 15 psi and 20 psi.
If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires,  the unit may pull to
one side or the other.
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