Gravely 20982 Snow Blower User Manual


 
11. On the next and remaining passages, cut as
much snow as will go through the discharge
chute without being stopped.
12. If the reel stops turning while the fan continues
to turn, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and
tighten the nuts on each end of the reel shown in
figure 6.0-3 to a torque of 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm).
1 - Reel
2 – Nut
Figure 6.0-3
7.0 MAINTENANCE
After Each Use
1. Inspect all nuts, bolts and other fasteners to
make Insp sure they are tight and replace any
that are gone.
2. Inspect the reel, fan, skids and wearstrip for
damage and replace if damaged.
3. Put lubricant on the wire rope where it goes
through the guide tubes. Use tractor engine
lubricant.
4. Put lubricant in the holes where the fan housing
connects to the reel housing. Use tractor engine
lubricant.
5. Add multi-purpose grease to the grease fitting
on the universal joint until grease comes out the
end of the universal joint
6. tube.
8.0 STORAGE
1. Clean the Snowblower.
1. Check the gear housing lubricant level by
removing the pipe plug shown in figure 8.0-I.
The lubricant level is correct when the lubricant
is at the bottom of the pipe plug hole. Add SAE
90W EP gear lubricant when the level is low.
Install the pipe plug and tighten it.
2. To prevent rust, put paint or grease on any area
where the paint has been removed.
1 --Gear Housing
2 - Pipe Plug
Figure 8.0-1