Regular Maintenance; Schedule; Checking Tire Pressure; Auger Gear Case Lubrication - Snapper 1632E Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Required
Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.
Lubricate snowthrower.
Check tire pressure.
Change engine oil.*
Clean or replace spark plug.
Check drive linkage/belt tension.
Lubricate Axle Shafts.
Check auger gear case lubrication.**
Lubricate Auger Shaft.***
* Change original oil after two hours of operation.
** Check oil level each fall and spring.
+ See your engine Owner's Manual.
***Lubricate each fall and spring.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 10) should be equal
for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps
on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem
when tires are filled.
Size PSI
15 x 5.0-6 20
16 x 4.8-8 14

AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 11).
3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the
lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Benalene
grease.
4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.
+
+
bar
1,38
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Regular Maintenance

Frequency
10 Hours
10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease
Monthly
See Engine Manual
50 Hours
See Engine Manual
Yearly
4-6 Hours
Yearly
25 Hours
10 Hours
Figure 10. Checking Tire Pressure
Figure 11. Auger Lubrication
A. Pipe Plug
21
Notes
10W Oil
20 psi (1,38 bar)
See Page 28
Lithium Grease
Benalene Grease
Lithium Grease
A