Maintenance; Schedule For Normal Care; General Lubrication - Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower Operator's Manual

WARNING
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.

Schedule For Normal Care

Care Required
Clean snow and ice from
snowthrower.
Lubricate snowthrower.

General Lubrication

Lubricate the snow thrower as shown in Figure 2. 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.
Schedule
After each use.
Every 10 hours or at
least once a year.
Figure 2. Lubrication Points
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Maintenance