LUBRICATION
-Hex Shaft and Gears - Hex shaft and gears require no lubrication. All bearings and bushings are lifetime lubricated and require no maintenance.
NOTE: Arty'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
•Auger Gear Box - The auger gear box has been factory lubricated for life. If for some reason 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.
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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
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 plugo
°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.
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