CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE RECORDS
MAINTENANCE
CHART
Fill in dates as you
Before
First
Every
Every
Every
complete regular
Each
2
5
10
25
Each
Before
service.
Use
Hours
Hours
Hours
Hours
Season
Storage
SERVICE DATES
Change Engine Oil
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Check Spark Plug
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Check Fuel
Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)
Lubricate All Pivot Points
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Lubricate Drive Chains end Sprockets
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Illustrations
begin on page 2.
Use the following maintenance
section to keep
your unit in good operating condition. All the
maintenance
information for the engine is in the
engine manufacturer's
instructions.
Before you
start the engine, read this book.
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ARNING: Before you make an in-
spection, adjustment
(except
carburettor),
or repair, disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
General Recommendations
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, the operator must maintain the
snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments
must be made periodically to
propedy maintain the snow thrower.
After
Each Use
•
Check for any loose or damaged parts.
•
Tighten any loose fasteners.
•
Check end maintain the auger.
•
Check controls to make sure they ere
functioning properly.
•
If any parts are worn or damaged, replace
immediately.
All adjustments
in the Maintenance
section of
this manual should be checked at least once
each season.
F-021033L
As Required
The following adjustment should be preformed
more than once each season.
1. Adjust the auger drive belt after the first 2 to
4 hours, again at mid-season,
and twice
each season thereafter. See "How To Adjust
The Auger Drive Belt" in the Maintenance
section.
Lubrication
Every
10 Hours
(Figure
17)
1, LubdcatetheZerkfittings
(1) everyten
hours with a grease gun.
2. Each time a shear bolt is replaced, the auger
shaft must also be greased.
3. Lubricate ell pivot points.
Every 25 Hours
Chute Rotation Gear
(Figure 5) Lubricate the chute rotation gear (1)
with automotive type oil,
Chains
1, (Figure 2) Move the speed shift lever (6) to
first gear.
2, Remove the gas from the gas tank. Stand
the snow thrower up on the front end of the
auger housing (4).
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ARNING: Drain the gasoline out-
doors, away from fire or flame.
3, (Figure 24) Loosen the bolts (3) on each
side of the bottom panel (2),
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4, Remove the bottom panel (2).
5, (Figure 18) Lubricate the chains (5) with a
chain type lubricant.
6, Wipe the hexshaft and sprockets (6) with
5W30 motor oil,
NOTE: If grease or oil come in contact
with the disc drive plate (1) or the friction
wheel (3), damage can result. Clean off
any oil or grease with a alcohol base sol-
vent.
7, (Figure 24) Install the bottom panel (2).
8, Tighten the bolts (3) on each side of the bot-
tom panel (2).
Items
Not To Lubricate
(Figure
18)
1, De not lubricate the hex shaft and sprock-
ets (6). All bearings and bushings are life-
time ]ubdcated. For storage, put a slight
amount of 5W-30
motor oil on a cloth and
wipe the hex shaft and sprockets
(6) to
prevent rust.
2. If grease or oil comes in contact with the
disc drive plate (1) or the friction
wheel
(3), the friction
wheel (3) can be damaged.
Make sure to thoroughly clean the disc drive
plate (1) and the friction
wheel (3).
CAUTION:
Any greasing or oiling of the
above components
can cause contamina-
tion of the friction wheel (3). If the disc
drive plate (1) or the friction
wheel (3) be-
come contaminated
with grease or oil,
damage to the friction
wheel will result.
3. The auger gear case is lubricated at the fac-
tory and does not require additional lubrica-
tion. If for some reason the lubricant leaks
out, have the auger gear case checked by a
factory authorized service center.