Lubricating the Auger Assembly
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Lubricate the auger shaft assembly (A, Figure 16) with
grease at the grease fittings, (if equipped).
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Lubricating the Hex Shaft and Gear
NOTICE Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber
friction wheel or the disc drive plate. If grease or oil comes
into contact with the friction wheel, replace it. Do not attempt
to clean it. If grease or oil comes into contact with disc drive
plate, clean it thoroughly with an alcohol based solvent.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Position speed select lever in the first forward gear.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable, which could
cause burns or fire resulting in death of serious injury.
• When performing maintenance that requires the unit to
be tipped, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak
out and result in a fire or explosion.
3. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.
Note: When the crankcase is filled with oil, do not leave the
snowthrower standing up on the auger housing for an extended
period of time.
4. Remove screws (A, Figure 17) and bottom panel (B).
5. Wipe the hex shaft (C, Figure 18) with motor oil, before
storage and at the beginning of each season.
6. Lubricate the sprocket (D) and chain (E) with motor oil,
before storage and at the beginning of each season.
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7. Install the bottom panel (B, Figure 17) and screws (A).
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