Lubrication, Chains and shifting mechanism, Figure 24 – MTD 312-980I000 User Manual
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LUBRICATION
CHAINS AND SHIFTING MECHANISM
Lubricate all chains, bearings, hexagonal shaft and
round shaft with engine oil at least once a season or
after every 10 hours of operation. See figure 24.
Avoid getting oil on rubber friction wheel and alu
minum wheel.
Hexagonal
Shaft
Oil Bearings
at Least Once
a Season or
Every 10 Hours
FiGURE 24.
FIGURE 26.
GEAR CASE
The gear case is lubricated with 4 ounces of Shell
Alvania grease EPROO (order part number 737-0168).
See figure 27.
CHUTE OPENING
Grease the chute opening once a season, using an
automotive multi-purpose grease or equivalent. See
figure 25.
FIGURE 25.
WHEELS
Lubricate the bearings at the wheels with light oil at
least once a season or after every 25 hours of opera
tion. See figure 26.
FIGURE 27.
DIFFERENTIAL
The differential is sealed at the factory and does not
require checking. If disassembled for any reason,
lubricate with 3/4 oz. of Sunaplex EP990 grease.
Order part number 737-0120.
ENGINE
Refer to engine manual for engine lubrication instruc
tions.
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