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.
•
Some adjustments
will have to be made
periodically
to maintain your unit properly.
•
All adjustments
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
•
Follow the maintenance
schedule
given below.
•
Periodically
check all fasteners
and make sure
these are tight.
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WARNING:
Always stop the engine and
disconnect
the spark plug wire before
performing
any maintenance
or adjustments.
Lubrication
IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction
wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Auger Shaft
•
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts
from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the
shaft. See Figure 21.
Vent Plu
Bolts
Figure 21
Auger Bearings and Shaft
•
Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the
bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See
to Figure 21.
Discharge Chute
•
The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on
the chute crank should be lubricated at least every
25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base
of the chute and where the spirals contact the
discharge chute. See Figure 22.
Notes: For more details on the
lube points, check the next
four figures,
Figure 20: Lubrication
Chart
Drive
and
Shifting
Mechanism
•
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation,
remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains,
sprockets,
gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting
mechanism
at least once a season. Use engine oil
or a spray lubricant.
Lube under f
chute base
Figure 22
Chute Crank
Spirals
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