Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
The cams on the ends of the control rods which
interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches
must be lubricated at least once a season or every
twenty-five hours of operation. The cams can be
accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi-
purpose automotive grease.
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.
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once
a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available
at auto parts stores, or order part number 737-0170).
Refer to Figure 10.
Chute Directional Control
The spiral on the end of the chute directional control
and the base of the discharge chute itself should be
lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a
season. See Figure 15.
Wheels
•
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.
Lube Spiral
and Chute Base
Click Pin
Axle
Figure 15
Oil or use Spray Lubricant
Figure 13
Gear Case
The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the
left housing and should be lubricated with Shell Alvania
grease EPR00, part number 737-0168A every 25
hours. See Figure 16.
Auger Shaft
•
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.
Also, grease fittings are located on both bearing
housings. Lube with a grease gun. See Figure 14.
Shear Bolts
Vent Plug
Grease Fitting
Figure 16
Grease Fittings
Figure 14
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case, its capacity
is 1.5 oz. Damage to the seals could result. Be sure the
vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
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