Yard Machines E740 E760 Snow Blower Owners Manual by MTD

SECTION 9:  LUBRICATION
WARNING: Disconnect
the
spark
SPROCKET SHAFT
plug   wire    and   ground    against   the
Lubricate  the  sprocket shaft  with  good  all-weather
multi-purpose light grease  at least once a season  or
after every 25 hours of operation. Refer to figure 22.
engine
before
performing
any
lubrication or maintenance.
ENGINE
IMPORTANT:  Keep all  grease  and oil  off  of the
rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Refer  to  engine  manual  for   all  engine  lubrication
instructions.
WARNING: When   following    instruc-
tions   in  separate   engine   manual  for
draining oil, be  sure to protect  frame to
avoid   oil  dripping   onto   transmission
parts.
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.  Avoid getting  oil  on  rubber
friction wheel and  aluminum drive plate. Refer  to
figure 16.
AXLE BEARINGS
Oil  or   spray  lubricant   into  axle   bearings  at   the
housing at least once a season.
TRACTION DRIVE/AUGER CLUTCH LOCK
CHUTE CRANK
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.
The gear  on  the end  of the  chute crank  should  be
greased with  multi-purpose automotive grease  once
a season.
AUGER SHAFT
At  least  once   a  season,  remove   shear  bolts  on
auger shaft.  Oil or  spray lubricant  inside shaft.  See
figure 18.  Also lubricate the  auger bearings  at least
once a season.
GEAR CASE
The  gear   case  is   lubricated  with   grease  at   the
factory
and
does
not
require
checking.
If
disassembled   for   any   reason,   lubricate   with   2
ounces of Shell Alvania grease  EPR00, part number
737-0168.
Before reassembling,  remove old sealant
and apply “Loctite 5699” or equivalent.
Shear Bolts
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the  gear case. Dam-
age to  the  seals could  result. Be  sure  the vent
plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Bearings
Figure 18
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