Simplicity 1692243 - Manual (Page 17)

MAINTENANCE STORAGE
REQUIREMENTS
A
WARNING
Only perform maintenance inspections and proce-
dures with tractor parked on hard, level surface;
PTO disengaged; engine stopped; parking brake
locked and key removed.
Maintenance
1. Frequently check for loose or worn parts.
2. Check auger gearbox oil level every 25 hours:
a. Park tractor on level surface.
b. Lower snowthrower.
c. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.
d. Remove check plug (A, figure 14).
e. Level of oil should be even with check plug. If low,
remove fill plug (B, figure add Shell Omala 460
Gear Oil.
f . Install and tighten both check plugs.
3. Periodically lubricate the grease fittings located on
both knuckles of the PTO shaft and the grease fitting
(C, figure 14) on each end of the auger.
4. Periodically check PTO belt for proper tension and
excessive wear. If belt needs tightening or replace-
ment, refer to the tractor Owners Manual.
5. is equipped with a cutting edge which
can be reversed when one side is worn. Refer to
figure 16 on next page.
Check the oil level in the snowthrower speed reduc-
tion gearbox every 25 hours:
a. Park tractor on level surface.
b. Lower snowthrower.
c. Stop engine, lock parking brake, and remove key.
d. Remove check plug (A, figure 15).
e. Level of oil should be even with check plug. If low,
remove fill/vent plug (B, figure add 30 Wt.
Motor Oil.
f . Install and tighten both check and fill plugs.
Figure 14. Auger Gearbox
A. Check Plug
B. Plug
C. Grease Fittings
Figure 15. Speed Reduction Gearbox
A. Check Plug
B. Fill/Vent Plug
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