Engine Lubrication, OIL Recommendation

LUBRICATION

• Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance.

NOTE: Any greasing or oiling of the above components can cause contamination of the friction wheel. If the disc drive plate or friction wheel comes in contact with grease

or oil, damage to the friction wheel will re- sult.

Should grease or oil come in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel, be sure to clean the plate and wheel thoroughly. NOTE: For storage, the hex shaft and gears should be wiped with 5W-30 motor oil to prevent rusting. See figure above.

•Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been factory lubricated for life. If for some mason lubricant should leak out, have auger gear case checked by a com- petent repairman.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level (see figure be- low) before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. Add

S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil as needed. Tighten

fill cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: Oil level must be between full and add mark

OIL RECOMMENDATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select

the oil'sviscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

NOTE: For extreme cold operating condi- tions of 0 ° and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier starting.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil every 25 hours and at the beginning of each season.

•Position the snow thrower so that the oil

drain plug is at the lowest point on the en- gine. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain the oil into a suit-

able container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Replace the oil drain plug and tighten se- curely.

SPARK PLUG

•Make sure that the spark plug is tightened securely into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to the spark plug.

•If a torque wrench is available, torque plug to 18 to 23 foot pounds.

•Clean the area around the spark plug base before removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.

•Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically at .030 inch.