Snapper 860 manual Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure, Check Auger Gear Case Lubrication

		Regular
		Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED	FREQUENCY	NOTES
Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25 Hours	Benalene 900
		Grease
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 Benalene 900 grease (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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