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General Recommendations
•
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
•
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the snow
thrower as instructed in this manual.
•
All adjustments listed in this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
Maint. Tasks
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check spark plug
Empty fuel system
Lubricate pivot points
Lubricate cams,
gearshaft and bearings
Lubricate auger shaft,
bearings
Check V belts
Check friction wheel
rubber
Checking Oil Level
•
Refer to the accompanying engine manual for
details on engine maintenance. A few essential
points for good performance by the snow thrower
are listed here.
Before operating snow thrower, check the oil level by
following steps below.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30
etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-
viscosity oils also result in higher oil consumption when
o
used above 32
F. Check your snow thrower's engine oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage
from running low on oil.
1. With engine on level ground, oil must be to FULL
mark on dipstick. See Figure 13 .
2. Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. Remove oil fill cap and dipstick.
3. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and
tighten securely.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule
Before
After
After first
each use
each use
2 hours
operation
•
Follow maintenance schedule below.
•
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
WARNING:
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop
engine. Wait until all moving parts have come
to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Every 25
Every
Once a
hours
100 hrs.
season
operation
operation
4. Remove dipstick and check. If oil is not up to the
FULL mark on dipstick, add oil.
A
C
Refer to the engine manual for details on grade and
procedure to change engine oil.
13
Before lubricating, repairing, or
Before
Service Dates
storage
Dipstick
Read oil
level
Tighten
dipstick
Figure 13
B
Fill up if
needed
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