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3.
Loosen or tighten the turnbuckle to adjust the
spring length to 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) as shown
in
Figure
29.
Figure 29
1. Jam nut
2. Turnbuckle
4.
Tighten the jam nut
there is slight tension on the cable.
5.
If the auger/impeller cable is properly adjusted
but a problem remains, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer.
Checking the
Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level
Service Interval: Yearly—Check the auger-gearbox
oil and add oil if necessary.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Clean the area around the pipe plug
Figure 30
1. Pipe plug
3. Spring
4. 7 cm (2-3/4 inches)
(Figure
29), ensuring that
(Figure
3.
Remove the pipe plug from the gearbox.
4.
Check the oil level in the gearbox. The oil should
be 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler opening.
5.
If the oil level is low, add GL-5 or GL-6, SAE
80-90 EP gear oil lubricant to the gearbox until
the oil level is 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) below the filler
opening.
Note:
Do not use synthetic oil.
6.
Install the pipe plug in the gearbox.
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours—Change the
Yearly—Change the engine oil.
If possible, run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil because warm oil flows better and
carries more contaminants.
g031000
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
*There is residual oil in the crankcase after you drain
the oil. Do not pour the entire capacity of oil into the
crankcase. Fill the crankcase with oil as directed in
the following steps.
Use
Figure 32
below to select the best oil viscosity for
the outdoor temperature range expected:
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Clean the area around the oil-drain cap
31).
30).
1. Oil-drain cap
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3.
Slide an oil-drain pan under the drain extension
and remove the oil-drain cap.
4.
Drain the oil.
22
engine oil.
0.60 L (20 fl oz)*
Refer to
Figure
SJ or higher
Figure 31
32.
(Figure
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