Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

Snapper manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure

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Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED	FREQUENCY	NOTES

Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25 Hours	Winter Weight
Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25 Hours	Worm Gear Oil
		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.

✛See your engine Owner’s Manual.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 8) should be 20 psi (136 kPa) and should be equal for both tires for best per- formance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.

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

Pipe Plug

Figure 9. Auger Lubrication

A. Pipe Plug

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Contents

Models OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Training Safety Rules & InformationChildren Safety RulesPage Decals DecalsNorth American Model Decals CE Model DecalsSafety Icons Safety IconsCE Identification TAG Markings Identification NumbersNorth American CE ModelsManual Electric Rotator Model Features, Controls, & OperationControl Locations Features & Controls Checks Before Each START-UP OperationStarting the Engine Starting ControlsUnits with Optional Electric Start Manual Start Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Operating the Snowthrower Ground Speed Selector Engine SpeedScraper BAR & Skid Shoes DeflectorModels with Chute Deflector Knob Models with Remote Deflector ControlFull Traction Easy Turn Traction When Pushing the SnowthrowerEasy Turn Freewheeling Traction Drive Lock Easy TurnStorage StorageAfter Each USE Maintenance Schedule Regular MaintenanceChecking Tire Pressure Auger Gear Case LubricationLubrication Regular MaintenanceCheck / Lubricate FREE-HAND Linkage Lubricating the Auger Shaft & AssemblyPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting, Adjustments, ServiceAuger rotates, but snow is not Auger does not stop when augerThrown far enough Poor tractionSpeed Selector Adjustment AdjustmentsAuger Drive Tension Release auger control. Auger must stop within 5 secondsTraction Drive Tension Initial AdjustmentRun-In Adjustment Mounting Hardware Pinion Gear AdjustmentGear Bracket Adjustment Shear PIN Replacement Adjustments & ServiceEasy Turn Cable Adjustment Belt Cover Screws Belt ReplacementService Dimensions SpecificationsEngine ChassisReplacement Parts Parts & AccessoriesMaintenance Items Technical Manuals

Snapper manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure