MAINTENANCE/CARE
Proper routine maintenance of the snow thrower will help prolong its life. Please perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 14.
If you have questions about any of the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, please call (888)
CAUTION: Never perform maintenance operations while the snow thrower is
running.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Mechanism | Function | |
Auger and |
|
|
Impeller | Clear jams | |
Tires | check | pressure |
Engine Oil | check | level |
| replace | |
Air Filter | check |
|
| clean |
|
Spark Plug | check/clean | |
Gas Tank | check | gas level |
Drive and | Empty |
|
|
| |
Auger Cables | Adjust | tension |
Shear Pins | Replace | |
Frequency
As necessary
Before each use
Before each use
Every 50 hours or as needed
Every 10 hours
Every 50 hours or as needed Every 100 hours Before each use
Before storing for extended time
As necessary
When broken
Figure 14- Recommended maintenance schedule
('leaning the Snow Thrower
TIMELINE: When dirty.
To clean the snow thrower, use a damp cloth and mild detergent on the surfaces only. Never get soap or water inside the working mechanisms of the snow thrower.
NOTE: Do not clean with water when the snow thrower is cold from being outdoors as it may cause water to freeze onto the machine and damage it.
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