Maintenance - Snapper HT1528ES Operator's Manual

Off-Season Storage
If the unit will be stored for 30 days or more at the end of the
season, the following steps are recommended to prepare it
for storage. Always refer to the operator's manual for impor-
tant details if the unit is to be stored for an extended period.
Please refer to the engine operator's manual for engine stor-
age information.
NOTE: Fuel must be removed or treated to prevent gum
deposits from forming in the tank, filter, hose, and carburetor
during storage.
WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Fumes may travel to a distant ignition source and an explo-
sion and/or fire may result.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel in
the tank, indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure where
fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot light,
such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see Maintenance sec-
tion).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fas-
tened. Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, break-
age, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand light-
ly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the snowthrower housing
auger, and the impeller with rust preventative.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give
protection from dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover with a
heavy tarpaulin.
To Return to Service:
• Fill the fuel tank with a fresh fuel.
• Make sure all fasteners are tight.
• Make sure all guards, shields, and covers are in place.
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Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule
Before Each Use
• Check engine oil level
• Perform Safety System Test
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Lubricate control lever linkages
• Lubricate the auger assembly
• Lubricate the discharge chute rotation gear and
deflector
• Lubricate the hex shaft with 5w-30 synthetic motor oil,
and chains with grease
• Lubricate the disc drive system (if equipped)
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Check muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
• Check tire pressure
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.
Control Lever Linkage Lubrication
WARNING
Amputation hazard
It is critical for safe operation of the unit that the controls
disengage when released. Under no circumstances should
the unit be used if the controls do not function properly.
See Safety Systems Tests to confirm correct operation.
Lubricate the unit at the locations show in Figure 12. Where
an oil can is pictured, lubricate with engine oil. Where a
grease gun is pictured, lubricate with lithium grease.