MTD 600 Series K Style Snow Blower Owners Manual

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Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
Lubrication
Engine
Gear Shaft
Refer to the Engine Maintenance section.
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.
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel.
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
.
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward  so that it
rests on the auger housing.
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:
1.
Remove the four carriage bolts and hex  flange nuts which
secure them to the snow thrower.
4
.
Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex
shaft. See Fig. 6-2.
2
.
Reassemble new skid shoes with the four  carriage bolts
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts.  Refer to Fig. 6-1.
NOTE: When lubricating 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.
To remove shave plate:
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Figure 6-1
3
.
.
Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts  which attach it to
the snow thrower housing.
Figure 6-2
4
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely.
Wheels
Tire Pressure
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean  and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before  reinstalling
wheels.
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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