Yard-Man 31AH553G401 Electric Snow Blower Owners Manual by MTD

SECTION 6:  MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting,
disengage all clutch levers and stop engine.
Wait until all moving parts have come to a
complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains,
sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting
mechanism at least once a season. See Figure 14. Use
engine oil or a lubricant spray . Avoid getting oil on
rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Lubrication
Gear Shaft
Lube Gear
and Chute Base
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-in-1 grease (part
number 737-0170) at least once a season, or after
every 25 hours of operation. Refer to Figure 11.
IMPORTANT:  Keep all grease and oil off the rubber
friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Engine
Refer to the seperate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove shear bolts from
auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. See
Figure 13. Also lubricate the plastic auger bearings
at least once a season.
Figure 14
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
Vent Plug
The cams on the ends of the control rods which
interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches
must be lubricated at least once a season or every
twenty five hours of operation. The cams can be
accessed beneath the handle panel. See Figure 15.
Use a multi-purpose automotive grease.
Shear
Bolt
Shear
Bolt
Handle Panel
Plastic Bearings
Figure 13
Gear Case
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory
and does not require checking. If disassembled for any
reason, lubricate with two ounces of Shell Alvania
grease EPR00, part number 737-0168. Before
reassembling, remove old sealant and apply Loctite
5699 or equivalent.
Lube cams here
Figure 15
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Be sure the
vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.
See Figure 13.
13
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Document TypeOwner's Manual
LanguageEnglish
Product BrandYard-Man, 31AH553G401, Snow Blower
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