Snapper 11305 User Manual

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE 
 
3.1 INTRODUCTION 
To retain the quality of the snow thrower, use only 
genuine SNAPPER replacement parts. Contact a 
local SNAPPER dealer for parts and service 
assistance. For the correct part or information for a 
particular snow thrower, always mention model and 
serial number. 
 
3.2  SERVICE - AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS 
 
3.2.1  CHECK AUGER DRIVE BELT  
1.  
Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, 
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace 
belt before operating snow thrower. See Figure 3.1 
 
FIGURE 3.1 
 
3.2.2  CHECK WHEEL DRIVE BELT 
1.  
Visually check wheel drive belt for cracking, 
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace 
belt before operating snow thrower. See Figure 3.2. 
 
 
FIGURE 3.2 
3.3 GENERAL 
LUBRICATION 
Lubricate machine as instructed before and after 
operation each season. 
 
3.3.1.  GEAR CASE, AUGER SHAFT and AUGER 
BEARING LUBRICATION 
 
1.  Before each season of operation, apply two 
shots of grease from a grease gun into gear case. 
Snapper suggests using Benalene 900.
 
The grease 
plug for the gear case is located in front of the gear 
case. See Figure 3.3. 
2.  Before each season of operation, apply two 
shots of grease from a grease gun into each auger 
bearing. Snapper suggests using Benalene 900. 
The grease fitting for the auger bearing is located 
on each end of the auger. See Figure 3.3. 
3.  Before each season of operation, apply two 
shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun 
into the auger shaft. The grease fitting for the auger 
shaft is located in the middle of each auger. 
Remove shear bolts and rotate auger to distribute 
grease evenly around shaft. Reinstall shear bolts 
and nuts. Tighten to 5 to 10 ft. lb. of torque. See 
Figure 3.3. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 3.3 
 
3.3.2. GENERAL LUBRICATION 
After each season of operation, spread a small 
amount of grease on: The axle shafts for easy 
wheel removal. The discharge chute and mounting 
flange retainers for smooth rotation. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUGER BELT 
WHEEL DRIVE 
BELT 
SHEAR BOLT 
BEARING GREASE 
FITTING 
GREASE 
FITTING 
GREASE 
PLUG