MTD E663G - Manual (Page 12)

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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Lubrication
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine before
performing any maintenance procedures.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
IMPORTANT: When following instructions in separate
engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame
to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
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.
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once
a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available
at auto parts stores, or order part number 737-0170).
Refer to Figure 10.
Wheels
• Oil or spray lubricant into plastic wheel bearings
inside the wheel hubs at least once a season.
Remove wheels, clean and coat axles with a multi-
purpose automotive grease. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once
a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available
at auto parts stores, or order part number 737-0170).
Refer to Figure 10.
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber
friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Auger Shaft
• At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on
the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on
the plastic bearings on the shaft. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
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 10.
Chute Directional Control
The spiral on the end of the chute directional control
and the base of the discharge chute itself should be
lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a
season. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
Axle
Oil or use Spray Lubricant
Click Pin
Plastic Bearings
Shear Bolts
Lube Spiral
and Chute Base