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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
25 hours
Pre-storage service
Fall service
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Greasing and Lubrication
Grease and oil the machine after every 25 operating hours
or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
Oil Type: SAE 10W or 10W30.
Greaseing the Snowthrower
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fittings.
3. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease
into them (Fig. 30).
Maintenance Procedure
Grease the drive shaft bearings
Oil the drive chain
Grease the drive shaft bearings
Oil the drive chain
Check the belt for wear and cracks
Check the scraper for wear
Paint chipped surfaces
Grease the drive shaft bearings
Oil the drive chain
Check the belt for wear and cracks
Check the scraper for wear
Caution
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Figure 30
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
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