Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Quick question... As I have an older Bolens snowblower, I am unable to find any literature about lubricants. It's an Artic 70/75 and seems to be built like a tank. I've looked through this forum, and other online resources and am unable to come up with a "standard" for auger gear lube.

Given the question "what should I use in my housing?", and given that it's old, it leaks, and I have one shot at success, what should I put in my auger housing to keep it from turning to metal filings? It's full of marine grade grease now, but I'll gladly warm it up with a torch, drain it and put something else in it.

Any input is appreciated!

Thanks

John

Thanks Trout and Borat,

It does have a grease fitting, but when I added grease for the first time since I've owned it, a lot of goop came out. This blower was somewhat abandoned for a couple of years, so I guess moisture found its way in there. It pushed out everywhere. I wasn't cranking the heck out of the grease gun either, thin curls came through the seams, where the shafts come out, and through a spot on top. Picture grabbing a handful of peanut butter and making a fist (No I have never actually done that!).

Thanks for the diagram. It's like winning the lottery! Now I can see how everything works.

Your advice is really appreciated, thanks.

John

When grease goes in, air must come out.  It's normal for grease to escape past seals and other available openings.  That's how you know you've gotten sufficient grease to the required area.  You should be alright.