Specifications

3. ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART - SELF-PROPELLED AUGER KIT
3.4. GEAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY WHEATHEART & COMPETITOR MODELS
18 IM3 R2
3.4. GEAR DRIVE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove tires from auger.
2. Insert ring gear into rim
(Figure 3.3). Use a hammer
to be sure the ring gear
seats evenly into the rim.
3. Tighten the 4 set screws in
rotation to lock gear evenly
into place.
4. Hit the ring gear with a
hammer again at each set
screw and retighten in
rotation.
5. After tightening, use a
hammer and punch to deep
set the screws by giving a
blow beside each screw.
6. Retighten set screws.
7. Put tires back on auger.
CAUTION
Before removing the tires from the auger,
ensure the auger is in the fully lowered
position. Position the auger on a flat level
surface and block the axle to fully support the
auger while removing the wheels.
Figure 3.3 Ring Gear Installation