Craftsman 536.888400 - Manual (Page 16)

Check track for tension (Pull up gently at center) ex
Shaft
LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS
• Lubricate Disc Drive Plate every 25 hours
and at the end of the season and/or before
storage.
To Lubricate:
• Remove bottom panel. See second figure
on page 20.
• Position speed selector lever in first gear.
• Turn disc drive plate clockwise by hand
until grease ZQtk is clearly visible at front
center. See second figure on this page.
• Place a coin or (a shim of equal thick­
ness) between the rubber friction wheel
and disc drive plate to prevent rubber fric­
tion wheel contacting the drive disc.
• To grease zerk, use a hand grease gun,
lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease
See inset of second figure on this page.
DO NOT over fill or allow grease to come
in contact with the disc drive plate or fric­
tion wheel or damage will result. Rll zerk
only until grease becomes visible below
bearing assembly located under grease
zerk. See insert in second figure.
IMPORTANT: Remove coin and ensure that
a gap exists between friction wheel and disc
drive plate.
• Re-assemble bottom panel.
SNOW THROWER
LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS
• Weight Transfer System - Coat weight
transfer side plates with clinging type
grease, such as Lubriplate, every ten
hours and before storage (see Lubrication
Chart on page 15).
NOTE: Clean all excess grease found on
friction disc hub.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contact
friction wheel and disc drive piate.
Rubber-
Friction
Vtfheel
Gears
(Require
No /■'
Lubrication)
Friction „ ' ^
Wheel Grease Zerk-
^ Bearing Assembly-
Place coin in gap
between friction
wheel and disc drive
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3—Grease Zerk
Point at which grease
should be visible
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LUBRICATION
• Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and
gears require no lubrication. All bearings
and bushings are lifetime lubricated and
require no maintenance. See figure
above.
NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above
components can cause contamination of
the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or
friction wheel comes in contact with grease
or oil, damage to the friction wheel will re­
sult.
Should grease or oil come in contact with
the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure
to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly.
NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and
gears should be wiped with 5W-30 motor oil
to prevent rusting. See figure above.
• Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box is
lubricated at the factory and should not re­
quire additional lubrication. If for some
reason the lubricant should leak out, or if
the auger gear box has been serviced,
add Lubripiate No. 630-AA or equivalent.
Maximum 31/4 ounces should be used.
Remove filler plug as seen in figure below
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 gearbox. Add grease if nec­
essary. Reinstall gear box filler plug.
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