MTD 300 Serie Operator's Manual página 24

To remove skid shoes (Deluxe shown):
1. Remove four carriage bolts (a) and
hex flange nuts (b) and flat washers (c)
which secure them to the unit.
2. Rotate and reassemble new skid shoes
with four carriage bolts (a) (two on each
side) and hex flange nuts (b) and flat
washers (c). Refer to Figure 4-1.
(a)
(a)
(c)
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity
Figure 4-1
To remove shave plate:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of
fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from
the engine.
2. Carefully pivot unit up and forward so
that it rests on the auger housing.
3. Remove carriage bolts (a) and hex
nuts (b) which attach it to auger
housing. See Figure 4-2.
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-2
4. Reassemble new shave plate, making
sure heads of carriage bolts are to the
inside of housing. Tighten securely.
See Figure 4-2.
NOTE: The shave plate on select units
(shown in Figure 4-3) have a wear edge
that can be adjusted forward to prolong
its life. As the shave plate wears, it can
be moved into a second position.
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(a)
To move adjustable shave plate (if
equipped):
(c)
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel.
(b)
Do not attempt to pour fuel from the
engine.
(b)
2. Carefully pivot unit up and forward so
that it rests on auger housing.
3. Loosen rear skid shoe bolts (a) on both
sides of equipment housing and remove
carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach
shave plate to auger housing.
See Figure 4-3.
4. Slide shave plate downward into second
position. Reinstall and tighten all bolts
securely. See Figure 4-3.
Off-Season Storage
If the unit will not be used for 30 days or
longer, follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run engine until fuel tank is empty
and it stops due to lack of fuel. Do not
attempt to pour fuel from engine.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator's
Manual for information on storing your
engine.
2. Lubricate machine as instructed on
page 24.
3. Store in a clean, dry area.
4. If storing unit in an unventilated area,
rustproof machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the
snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: When storing unit or when
it is not being serviced, it is to remain in
the operating position with both wheels
and auger housing on the ground.
c
are
(a)
Figure 4-3
Lubrication
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels.
Clean and coat axles with a multipurpose
automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Chute Directional Control (If Equipped)
Once a season, lubricate eye-bolt bushing and
the spiral with 3-in-1 oil.
Gear Shaft (If Equipped)
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at
least once a season or after every twenty-five
(25) hours of operation.
1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel.
2. Carefully pivot unit up and forward so
that it rests on auger housing.
3. Remove frame cover from underside of
unit by removing self-tapping screws (a)
which secure it. Refer to Figure 4-4.
(a)
(a)
(a)
(a)
Figure 4-4
4. Apply a light coating of Bostik Regular
Grade Never-Seez® to hex shaft.
See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5
NOTE: When lubricating hex shaft, be careful
not to get any lubricant on aluminum drive
plate or rubber friction wheel. Doing so will
hinder unit's drive system. Wipe off any excess
or spilled lubricant .