Echelon SNOW24 Instruction Manual - Lubrication
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Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing,
or inspecting the machine, disengage all of the
controls and stop the engine. Wait until all
moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, the joystick should be lubricated
with petroleum jelly, linseed oil, mineral oil, paraffin
wax or 3-in-1 oil.
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least
once a season or after every 25 hours of operation.
1. Remove the lower frame cover by removing the
two screws which secure it.
2. Apply a light coating
of all-weather
multipurpose grease
to the hex shaft.
IMPORTANT: Avoid
spilling oil on the
rubber friction wheel
and aluminum drive
plate.
Gear Case
The auger gear case has been filled with grease and
sealed at the factory. If it is disassembled for any
reason, lubricate it with 2 ounces of new grease.
NOTE: Do not over fill the gear case. Damage to
the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free
of grease in order to relieve pressure.
Augers
•
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with
two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger
should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the
machine is designed so that the pins may shear.
•
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins
have sheared. One set of replacement shear
pins has been provided with the snow blower.
When replacing the pins, spray an oil lubricant
into the shaft before inserting new pins.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season,
remove the shear pins on
the auger shaft. Spray
lubricant inside the shaft,
around the spacers, and on
the flange bearings found
at either end of the shaft.
Maintenance
Auger Belt Replacement
To remove and replace the machine’s auger belt,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover on
the front of the engine by
removing the two self-
tapping screws.
2. Drain the gasoline from the snow blower, or place
a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
3. Carefully pivot the snow blower up and forward
so that it rests on the auger housing.
4. Remove the frame cover
from the underside of the
snow blower by removing
four self-tapping screws
which secure it.
5. Roll the auger belt off the
engine pulley.
a. Loosen and remove
the shoulder screw
which acts as a belt
keeper.
b. Unhook the support
bracket spring from
the frame.
6. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley,
and slip the belt between the support bracket
and the auger pulley.
7. Reassemble the auger
belt by following these
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Do not forget to
reinstall
the
shoulder
screw and reconnect the
spring to the frame after
installing a replacement
auger belt.