Briggs & Stratton 1732 - Manual (Page 24)

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Regular Maintenance
CHECK / LUBRICATE FREE-HAND
LINKAGE
Check the function of the Free-Hand controls: the con-
trols should function as described in the CONTROLS
section. It is critical for the safe operation of the unit
that the controls disengage when released.
Lubricate as shown in Figures 16-17.
Figure 17. Lubricate Free Hand Control
Figure 18. Lubricate Auger Shaft Assembly
A. Grease Fittings
C. Cotter Pins
B. Shear Pins D. Auger Assembly
A
B
D
C
LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove cotter pin (C, Figure 18) and shear pin (B).
2. Use a grease gun and squirt several shots of grease
into grease fitting (A).
3. Rotate auger assembly (D) several times to distribute
the grease evenly. Repeat step 2.
4. Reinstall shear pin (B) and cotter pin (C).
5. Repeat procedure for other side. A
B
D
C
Figure 16. Lubricate Free-Hand™ Control Linkage
A. DO NOT Lubricate Deflector Control
A
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft
are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to
worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the controls do not function properly, lubricate them. If
lubrication does not rectify the problem, see your dealer.
Under no circumstances should the unit be used if the
controls are not functioning properly.