Operator`s manual

87D Meteor Snowblower

Maintenance

• PTO Shearbolt – M10x50 - - 8.8

• Auger Shearbolt – 5/16 x 1 1/4” Gr #2

• Auger Drive Chain Tightener – tighten chain allowing ¼” sag in the bottom span

of chain (between drive and driven sprocket).

Lubrication

• Gearbox- check oil level every 50 hours. Fill to oil level plug (middle of gearbox)

with SAE 90 gear oil. SAE 80W90 gear oil may also be used.

• Auger and Shear Sprocket Bearing – grease sparingly every 50 hours. (By using

too much grease you will push the seals off the bearing).

• PTO Shaft – grease every 10 hours. Pull apart and apply grease to he sliding

members. Grease the yoke bearings at this time as well.

• Auger Chain – apply oil on a regular basis especially after using the snowblower.

Storing the Meteor Snowblower in the off season

 At the end of the season lubricate the Bearings, PTO shaft and Auger chain before

storing it.

Notes

Part numbers – Abbreviations

O/L – obtain locally

N --- Nut

LW- Lockwasher

 All fasteners are Grade #2 unless otherwise specified.

 Customer supplies hydraulic cylinders.