Simplicity 9524, 9560 Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure, Auger Gear Case Lubrication

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

Check auger gear case lubrication.**

Lubricate snowthrower.

Check tire pressure.

Change engine oil.*+

Clean or replace spark plug.+

Check drive linkage/belt tension.

Lubricate Axle Shafts.

Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.

Lubricate Auger Shaft.***

*Change original oil after two hours of operation.

**Check oil level each fall and spring.

4- See your engine Owner'sManual.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

FREQUENCY			NOTES
25	Hours		Winter Weight
			Worm Gear Oil
10	Hours	10W	Oil	and	Grease
Monthly		20	psi	(1.37 bar)
50	Hours+	See	Engine		Manual
Yearly		See	Engine		Manual
4-6	Hours		N/A
Yearly		Lithium		Grease
10	Hours		10W Oil
10	Hours	Lithium		Grease

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 8) should be equal for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps

on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.

SizePSIbar

15 x 5.0-6 20 1,38

4.80-8201,38

16 x 6.5-8 14 ,96

AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9).

3.Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add The Dealer Line Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer).

4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.

Figure 8. Checking Tire Pressure

Figure 9. Auger Lubrication A. Pipe Plug

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