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

I learned from the Ariens independent retailer that I should use a grease gun to lubricate the auger shaft assembly through the zerk fittings. How often do I need to do this? How much grease do I need to put in and how will I know when I have put in enough? I don't want to put in too much.

My apologies for these newbie questions. Thanks in advance for your advice.

--C

Bacon fat will work for that application if it's all you have. All it has to do is keep rust from forming between the two surfaces. I sure wouldn't be paying for premium grease to put in there.

I suggested snowmobile grease because it's good for other applications on the machine. Wheel axles, control rod pivots etc. It's pretty much the same price if bought from any place other than a snowmobile dealership. I agree that marine grease will work just as well. I doubt that there's much difference between snowmobile grease and marine grease. Bottom line is that you want a grease that will resist being washed off with water and won't harden in cold temps.

AreoShell 7..... Good for -55 degrees in a wet use area.....


Friiy