Snapper 555 manual Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure, Check Auger Gear Case Lubrication

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Regular

 

 

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 

 

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

FREQUENCY

NOTES

Check auger gear case lubrication.**

25 Hours

Winter Weight

Worm Gear Oil

 

 

Lubricate snowthrower.

10 Hours

10W Oil and Grease

Check tire pressure.

Monthly

20 psi (1.37 bar)

Change engine oil.*✛

50 Hours✛

See Engine Manual

Clean or replace spark plug.✛

Yearly

See Engine Manual

Check drive linkage/belt tension.

4-6 Hours

N/A

Lubricate Axle Shafts.

Yearly

Lithium Grease

Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.

10 Hours

10W Oil

Lubricate Auger Shaft. ***

10 Hours

Lithium Grease

*Change original oil after two hours of operation.

**Check oil level each fall and spring.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

✛ See your engine Owner’s Manual.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 13) should be 20 psi (1,36 kPa) and 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.

CHECK AUGER

GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (Figure 14).

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 13. Checking Tire Pressure

Pipe Plug

Figure 14. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication

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