Cub Cadet 300 Series - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
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6. Spray penetrating oil on the joints between;
• The auger shaft and the bearings in the auger housing that support it
• the augers and the auger shaft
• the augers and the shear pins
• the impeller shaft and the impeller
7. Check and adjust the shave plate and the skid shoes;
7a. Replace the shave plate if it is worn. It is generally best
to install the new shave plate with new carriage bolts
and locking nuts.
7b. Replace the skid shoes if they are worn.
7c. Skid shoe adjustment- place a length of corrugated
cardboard under the shave plate, supporting the
shave plate evenly about 1/4” (0.5cm) above the
ground. Push the skid shoes down against the
ground, then tighten the nuts that secure them.
Auger drive system maintenance
1. Remove the belt cover.
1a. Remove the screw on the right side of the of the
belt cover using a 3/8” wrench.
1b. Squeeze the locking tabs inward and slip
the belt cover up and off of the snow thrower.
2. Tip the snow thrower up onto it’s auger housing.
3. Inspect the auger belt for signs of wear or damage.
4. Disconnect the auger brake spring with a piece of starter
rope (the spring can be reached from the top, with the belt
cover has removed).
5. Apply a film of with lithium grease under the auger brake
arm
6. Work the brake arm back and forth to allow the grease to
spread evenly under the arm.
7. Add a light film of oil to the brake spring.
8. Replace the auger brake return spring.
Figure 2.2
Skid shoe Mounting bolts
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Allow the engine to cool, and drain the fuel and oil from it before starting any main-
tenance procedures.
Figure 2.3