Troy-Bilt 700 Serie Manual Del Operador página 24

To remove shave plate:
1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt
to drain fuel from the engine. Remove safety key or
disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower 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 (Figure 68).
Figure 68
4. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely
(Figure 68).
5. If adjusting the shave plate is necessary, refer to Adjustable
Shave Plate (If Equipped) on page 15.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the snow blower will no longer be used until next season,
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 drain 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 in an unventilated area, rustproof machine using a
light oil or silicone to coat the snow blower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow blower.
6. Always store the machine with the track lock lever in the
Normal operating position.
IMPORTANT: When storing or when it is not being serviced,
it is to remain in the upright position with both tracks and
auger housing on the ground.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
a
b
Lubrication
CHUTE ROTATION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Once a season, lubricate eye-bolt bushing and the spiral with
3-in-1 oil.
FRICTION WHEEL HEX SHAFT
The friction wheel 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. Remove safety key
or disconnect spark plug wire.
2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on
auger housing.
3. Remove frame cover from underside by removing self-
tapping screws (Figure 69).
4. Apply a light coating of Bostik Regular Grade Never-Seez® to
hex shaft (Figure 70).
NOTE: When lubricating hex shaft, be careful not to get any
lubricant on aluminum drive plate or rubber friction wheel.
Doing so will affect the drive system. Wipe off any excess or
spilled lubricant.
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Figure 69
Figure 70