Cub Cadet 3X 30 HD 3X 26034 Operator's Manual - Page 20

Lubrication Wheels At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels. Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shafts. Spray lubricant inside the shafts and around the spacers and the flange bearings/bushings found at either end of the shafts. See Figure 6-4. Figure 6-5 4. Apply a very light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex shaft. See Figure 6-6. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. Figure 6-4 Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Figure 6-5. 20 Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments Figure 6-6 Adjustments Shift Rod (If Equipped) If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift rod as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Remove the cotter pin and washer from the adjustment ferrule on the shift rod and pull it out from the shift lever. See Figure 6-7.