[AT] Snow blower lubrication

[Mike Sloane]

I suppose a little powdered graphite wouldn't hurt, but it might not 
help much either. Why don't you just try it the way it is? i.e. "don't 
fix what ain't broke".

Mike

On 11/12/2010 9:26 PM, Dick Day wrote:
> Well, my new 72" snow blower is still sitting on the pallet. Once my hand
> gets back into shape, I plan in checking all bolts and nuts, chain tension
> and making sure all fittings are greased.
>
> My question concerns the spot where the chute rests on top of the box.
> There is a big Teflon ring that acts as a spacer between the chute gear and
> the round opening it sits on. The manufacturer is suggesting that we do not
> need to lubricate this since the Teflon ring will keep the two metal
> surfaces from sticking.  They also said that some lubricants will get hard
> in extremely cold weather.
>
> Thoughts? Suggestions?
>
> As always, thanks for the feedback.
>
> Dick Day
>
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