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MAINTENANCE
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MTF−051057L
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your snowthrower.
All adjustments in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual
should be checked at least once each season.
SNOWTHROWER
The following adjustment should be performed more than
once each season.
Auger and Traction Drive Belts should be adjusted after the
first 2 to 4 hours of use, again about mid−season and twice
each season thereafter (See To Adjust Belts paragraph in the
MAINTENANCE section).
AS REQUIRED
Auger Gear Box
The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not
require additional lubrication.
If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, or if the auger
gear box has been serviced, add Lubriplate GR132 Grease
or “Deere Multi−Purpose Lithium Grease”. Maximum 3−1/4
ounces, (92 grams) should be used.
Remove filler plug D (Figure 25 and Figure 26), once a year.
If grease is visible, do not add. If grease is not visible, use a
piece of fine wire, like a dipstick to check if there is grease in
the gear box. Mobilux EP1 and Shell Aldania EP1 are
suitable equivalents.
Figure 25D
Figure 26
Filler
Plug
LUBRICATION
Bearings and bushings
All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require
no maintenance.
Hex shaft and chains
For storage, the hex shaft should be wiped with a cloth lightly
moistened with motor oil to prevent rusting (see Figure 28).
For storage, the chains should be lubricated with a chain type
lube. (see Figure 28).
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above mentioned
components can cause contamination of the rubber
friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel
come in contact with grease or oil damage to rubber
friction wheel will result .
If grease or oil comes into contact with the disc drive plate or
friction wheel, make sure to clean plate and wheel thoroughly
with a alcohol base solvent.
LUBRICATION − EVERY 10 HOURS
1. Auger Shaft − Using a hand grease gun, lubricate the
auger shaft zerk fittings (A) every ten (10) operating
hours. Each time a shear bolt is replaced, the auger shaft
MUST be greased (Figure 25). (See To Replace Auger
Shear Bolt in the MAINTENANCE section).
2. For storage or when replacing shear bolts, remove shear
bolts and lubricate auger shaft zerks. Rotate augers sev-
eral times on the shaft and reinstall the shear bolts.