of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the
handle panel. Use a multi-purpose automotive grease.
using Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-
0168. Refer to Figure 12.
Gear Case
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to
the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of
grease in order to relieve pressure.
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory.
Every 25 hours or once a season, remove the vent plug
located on the top of the gear case. If necessary, use a
grease gun on the gear case grease fitting. Lubricate
SECTION8: SERVICE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine before
performing any repairs or maintenance.
Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine before
performing any repairs or maintenance.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine maintenance procedures.
Auger Belts
•
Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the
engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 13.
Augers/Shear Bolts
•
•
Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place
a piece of plastic film under the gas cap.
Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests
on its auger housing.
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. Refer to Figure 12. If you
hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is
designed so that the bolts may shear.
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the bolts have
sheared. Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock
nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. For
future use, order kit number OEM-710-0890 which
contains four replacement shear bolts and
Engine
Self-Tapping
Screws
accompanying hex lock nuts.
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.
Belt Cover
Shave Plate And Skid Shoes
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.
Refer to Figure 6.
Figure 13
•
•
•
•
Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
Roll the front and rear auger belts off the auger
drive pulley. See Figure 14.
Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the
auger housing. See Figure 15.
Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket
rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 16.
To remove the skid shoes, remove the six carriage
bolts, belleville washers and hex nuts (three on each
side) which attach them to the snow thrower.
Reassemble the new skid shoes making sure that the
bolts and washers are reinstalled correctly. Also, make
certain the skid shoes are adjusted so the flat surface is
sitting level on the ground. The skid shoes can be
rotated on this machine 180° so both flat surfaces of the
skid shoe can be utilized for wear.
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts that
connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in belt
removal.
To remove the shave plate, remove the carriage bolts,
belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing. Reassemble the new shave
plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are to
the inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
•
Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley, and
slip the belt between the support bracket and the
auger pulley. See Figure 15. Repeat this step for
the front auger belt.
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