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The Maintenance Check List is supplied to assist the
operator in proper maintenance of the snow thrower.
This is only a check list; instructions for adjustments
will be found in the Adjustments/Repairs
section of this
manual.
Some adjustments
will need to be made periodically
to properly
maintain
your snow thrower.
Drive Chain--Using
engine oil, lubricate the drive
chain after each 10 hours of operation and before
storage as follows.
1. Make certain the speed select lever is in Neutral.
Tip the snow thrower forward so it rests on the
housing.
All adjustments
in AdjustmentstRepairs
section
of this
manual
should
be checked at least once a season,
The
following
should
be performed
more than
once
each
season.
,
There are two openings in the bottom cover. The
drive chain can be oiled through the left opening.
Turn the left wheel by hand to rotate the chain so
the entire chain can be lubricated.
All Bolls and Nuts--Should be checked often to make
certain they are tight, preferably after each use.
Engine and Snow Thrower--Lubricate
as instructed
in the following section.
LUBRICATION
Engine Lubrication--Check
Oil Level before starting
engine and every 5 hours of operation. Oil level must
be maintained between the "Full"
and "Add"
marks
on dipstick. Refer to "'To Service Engine" instructions
on page 8.
Change
Oil after first 2 hours of operation
and every
25 hours thereafter,
Change
at least once a year if the
snow thrower
is not used for 25 hours.
To drain oil, position snow thrower so the oil drain plug
is the lowest point on the engine. Remove oil drain plug
and oil fill cap. See figure 17. Drain oil into a suitable
container.
Oil will drain more freely when warm.
Replace
oil drain
plug
and
tighten
securely.
Refill
crankcase
with SAE 10W30 motor oil, SAE 5W30 motor
oil may be substituted
when temperature
is consistently
20°F,
or lower.
Oil
Dipstick
Plug
j,,
NOTE: Oil level
must be between
full and add mark
FIGURE 17.
Pivot Points--Grease
pivot slots and pivot arms (both
sides of unit) before each season, before storage and
after each 10 hours of operation, using a mufti-purpose
automotive grease.
See figure
18. After applying
grease, work the weight transfer lever back and forth
to distribute the grease.
I_1)
NOTE
Figure 18 is shown with the wheel removed
for clarity only. It is not necessary to
remove the wheel to lubricate the pivot
slots and pivot arms.
Pivot
Slot
FIGURE
18.
Transmission--The
transmission is lubricated at the
factory and does require not additional lubrication. If
the transmission is disassembled for service, lubricate
with 12 ounces of Benalene grease. Order part number
737-0223 (10 ounce tube)through your nearest Sears
Service Center.
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