Service - Remington RM2100 Operator's Manual

Service

WARNING!
Before servicing,
repairing or inspecting the snow
thrower, disengage the auger
control lever. Stop the engine
and remove the safety key to
prevent unintended starting.
Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the auger control
lever and the extension spring at the end of
the control cable with a light oil once every
season and before the snow thrower is put into
storage at the end of the season.
Off-Season Storage
If the unit will not be used for 30 days or longer,
follow the storage instructions below.
1. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and it
stops due to lack of fuel. Do not attempt
to pour fuel from engine.
2. Lubricate machine as instructed in the
Lubrication section.
3. Store in a clean, dry area.
4. If storing unit in an unventilated area,
rustproof machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
5. Clean the exterior of the engine and the
snow thrower.
IMPORTANT: When storing unit or when
it is not being serviced, it is to remain in
the operating position with both wheels
and auger housing on the ground.
NOTE: Refer to Engine Operator's Manual
for information on storing your engine.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
maintenance, service and adjustment
information on your engine.
1. To access the oil drain and spark plug on
some models, it is necessary to remove
the lower panel.
2. Remove the three screws (a) that secure
the lower panel. Remove the lower panel
by lifting up on the panel to free the tabs
at the bottom of the panel from the tab
slots and then pull back. See Figure 4-1.
(a)
Figure 4-1
NOTE:
The bottom of the panel has tabs
that help hold it in place.
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NOTE:
An oil drain extension kit is
available separately. Contact your local
authorized dealer or contact Customer
Support.
3. Change the oil and/or the spark plug
as instructed in your Engine Operator's
Manual.
4. Re-install the lower panel by placing the
tabs in the tab slots, lifting the panel into
place and secure with the three screws
removed in Step 2.
5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating
position and pull the recoil starter handle a
few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
6. If the recoil starter handle is difficult to
pull, remove the spark plug as instructed
in your Engine Operator's Manual and
pull the handle several times to ensure
that any oil trapped in the head is
removed.
CAUTION:
of the spark plug hole when it is
removed and the recoil starter
handle is pulled.
7. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean
off any oil before re-installing.
Adjustments
Shave Plate
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place
the snow thrower on a level surface. The wheels,
shave plate and auger should all contact the level
surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted
too high, snow may blow under the housing. If
the shave plate wears out excessively, or the snow
thrower does not self-propel, the shave plate may
be too low and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE:
On new snow throwers or
machines with a new shave plate
installed, the auger may be slightly off
the ground.
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:
1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank
is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt. Then tip the snow
thrower back until it rests on the
handles.
3. Loosen the four flange lock nuts (a) and
carriage screws (b) which secure the shave
plate to the housing. See Figure 4-2. Move
the shave plate to the desired position
and retighten the flange lock nuts (a) and
carriage screws (b) securely.
(a)
(a)
Oil may come out
(b)
(a)
Figure 4-2
4. Tip the snow thrower back to the
operating position and pull the recoil
starter handle a few times to see if it is
difficult to pull.
5. If the recoil starter handle is difficult to
pull, remove the spark plug as instructed
in your Engine Operator's Manual and
pull the handle several times to ensure
that any oil trapped in the head is
removed.
CAUTION:
Oil may come out
of the spark plug hole when it is
removed and the recoil starter
handle is pulled.
6. Inspect the spark plug as instructed in
your Engine Operator's Manual. If it is
wet, clean off any oil before re-installing.
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and
the auger drive belt stretching due to wear,
periodic adjustments may be necessary. If
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating,
proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the auger control lever
provides for an adjustment in cable tension.
To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the auger control lever
and reinsert it in the upper hole. Insert the
cable from the outside as shown in Figure 4-3.
Figure 4-3
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a
noticeable difference. If after the adjustment to
the control cable the auger still hesitates when
rotating, replace the belt.
NOTE:
When the auger control lever is
released, the auger should stop rotating. If the
auger continues rotating after the adjustment,
contact an authorized service center.
Replacing the Auger Drive Belt
1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank
is empty.
2. Pull the recoil starter handle until
resistance is felt. Then tip the snow
thrower back until it rests on the
handles.
3. Slide a board up through the auger and
through the chute to secure the auger
in place.
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