Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Sears Snowblower, grease zerk, disc drive


Question
I have a Sears 9hp snowblower.  engine model #: 143.019003.  

I can not lubricate it because the grease zerk is not visible.
In the manual, it says to place it upside down, remove the cover plate and put it in 1st position and turn the disc drive plate manually.  To be able to see the grease zerk.

When I do this, the disc drive plate still doesn't move.  So, I can not see the grease zerk to grease it for the season.

I have been doing my own service on this unit for over 10 years.  This is the first time I've had this problem.

Thanks

Answer
Hello Dan:

Remove the Spark Plug. Turn the Engine Slowly and Watch the Disc Drive Until you See the Grease Fitting. I have Found that on Some Models you can Replace this Fitting with a 45 Degree Fitting and Grease them Better and Easier. To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John