Maintenance; Schedule For Normal Care; General Lubrication - Briggs & Stratton 1696423-00 Operator's Manual

To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the
unit only when the engine is stopped and all moving
parts have stopped. Always remove the ignition key
before beginning maintenance or adjustments to
prevent accidental starting of the engine.
Maintenance Schedule
Care Required
Clean snow and ice from
unit.
Lubricate snowthrower.

General Lubrication

Lubricate the snow thrower as shown in Figure 35. Where
an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease gun
is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the following areas:
• Oil the chute deflector.
• Grease the chute ring gear.
• Grease the snow thrower-hitch pivot points.
• Grease the auger shaft grease fittings.
WARNING
Schedule
After each use.
Every 10 hours or at
least once a year.
Figure 35

Maintenance

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