Ryobi RY40807 Manual Del Operador página 18

LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf-
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
bearing lubrication is required.
STORING THE SNOW BLOWER
CAUTION:
Ensure all melted snow that may drip from the snow blow-
er is properly wiped up to prevent a slip and fall hazard.
 Remove the batteries and store in a secure location out
of the reach of children.
 Before storage, wipe any moisture, dirt, or debris from the
battery area.
 Wipe the snow blower with a clean dry cloth.
 Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for
tightness.
 Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
 Store snow blower indoors in a clean, dry place out of
the reach of children.
 Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or
rock salt.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
See Figures 12 - 13.
Shear pins are located on the auger shaft and below the im-
peller. The pins should be replaced when worn or damaged.
Damaged shear pins may prevent the auger from turning
while the motor is running. To replace the shear pins:
 Determine which of the six shear pins is damaged.
 Using a pair of pliers, remove the damaged shear pin.
MAINTENANCE
 Locate the replacement shear pins and nuts on the gear
box.
NOTE: The snow blower ships with four replacement
shear pins. To order additional pins contact customer
service.
 Insert the new shear pin into the hole.
NOTE: If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap the shear
pin into place.
 Install nut and tighten securely.
ADJUSTING/REPLACING THE SCRAPER
See Figure 14.
The scraper may need to be adjusted or replaced when a
layer of snow remains on the ground after making a pass.
To order, call customer service and ask for part number
656090001.
To adjust the position of the scraper:
 Loosen but do not remove the screws securing the skid
shoes to the auger housing.
 Move the skid shoes up or down to your desired position.
NOTE: The scraper is attached to the skid shoes and will
move when the shoes are moved. Position the skid shoes
equally to ensure the scraper is level with the ground.
 Tighten bolts securely.
To replace the scraper:
 Remove the bolts, washers and nuts securing the old
scraper to the auger housing and skid shoes.
NOTE: There are five fasteners securing the scraper to
the auger housing and a fastener securing it to each skid
shoe.
 Discard the old scraper.
 Place the new scraper inside the auger housing.
 Reinstall the fasteners to secure the scraper in place.
NOTE: Make sure all fasteners are tightened securely. Do
not overtighten.
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