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Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement

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  1. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement, Disconnect the spark plug: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.

    • Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.

  2. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement, Remove the main shaft adapter: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/8 inch hex key to loosen the set screw securing the main shaft adapter.

  3. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a 1/4 inch hex key to remove the bolt securing the main shaft adapter to the main shaft.

  4. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the main shaft adapter.

  5. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement, Remove the main shaft seals: step 5, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement, Remove the main shaft seals: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use a set of snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring over the main shaft seal.

    • Before you continue, make sure the main shaft is facing upright. If it isn't, oil may leak out when you remove the seals.

  6. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use a seal puller to pry out the first main shaft seal.

    • Remove the first main shaft seal.

  7. Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Little Beaver Augers MDL5HD 2017 Main Shaft Seal Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use a seal puller to pry out the second main shaft seal.

    • Remove the second main shaft seal.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Adam O'Camb

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2 Comments

what oil to use to refill?

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how do you remove and replace the main shaft?

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