MTD E762F - Manual (Page 15)

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GEAR CASE
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the
factory and does not require checking. If
disassembled for any reason, relubricate with 2
ounces (do NOT overfill) of Shell Alvania grease
EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before
reassembling, remove old sealant and apply “Loctite
5699” or equivalent.
CHUTE CRANK
The gear on the end of the chute crank should be
greased with multi-purpose automotive grease once
a season.
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the
engine before performing any repairs or
maintenance.
AUGER BELTS
1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the
engine by removing the two self-tapping screws.
See Figure 22.
Figure 22
2. Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
3. Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it
rests on the housing.
4. Remove four self-tapping screws from the frame
cover underneath the snow thrower.
5. Roll the front and rear auger belts off the engine
pulley. See Figure 23.
6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the
auger housing. See Figure 24.
7. Back out the stop bolt to allow the belts to slip
between the bolt and auger pulley. See Figure
25.
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the six nuts
that connect the frame to the auger housing to aid in
belt removal.
Figure 23
8. Lift the rear auger belt from the auger pulley,
and slip belt between the support bracket and
the auger pulley. See Figure 24. Repeat this
step for the front auger belt.
9. Replace both auger drive belts by following
instructions in reverse order.
Figure 24
Belt
Cover
Self-Tapping
Screws
Rear Auger
Belt
Drive
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Front
Auger
Belt
Support
Bracket
Rear
Auger
Belt
Auger
Pulley
Idler
Spring
Auger
Housing
Support
Bracket
Spring
Frame
Front
Auger
Belt