Snapper 8526, 9528, 10530, 11532 manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED	FREQUENCY	NOTES
Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.	10 Hours	10W Oil
Lubricate snowthrower.	10 Hours	10W Oil and Grease
Check tire pressure.	Monthly	20 psi (1.38 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	See page 24
Lubricate Axle Shafts.	Yearly	Lithium Grease
Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25 Hours	Grease
Lubricate Auger Shaft.***	10 Hours	Lithium Grease

*Change original oil after two hours of operation.

**Check oil level each fall and spring.

+See your engine Owner’s Manual.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 7) 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.

Size	PSI	bar
15 x 5.0-6	20	1,38
16 x 4.8-8	14	,96

AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 8).

3.Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Lithium grease.

Figure 7. Checking Tire Pressure

Pipe Plug

4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.	Figure 8. Auger Lubrication
	A. Pipe Plug

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