MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required.

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Service

Each

Every

Every

Yearly

Performed

Use

5 hrs.

25

 

 

 

 

hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Dual

 

 

 

Handle

 

 

 

 

Interlock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

 

 

 

Fasteners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Clutch

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Clutch

 

*

 

Spring

 

 

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine

 

 

Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

 

**

**

Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire

 

 

 

Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Auger

 

 

Gearcase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

Lubrication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*After first five hours of operation.

**After first two hours of operation, thereafter every 25 hours.

CHECK DUAL HANDLE

INTERLOCK

Without the engine running, press down (engage) both clutch levers. Release attachment clutch lever. Attachment clutch should remain engaged until traction clutch lever is released, then both clutches must disengage.

CHECK FASTENERS

Make sure all hardware is tightened properly.

CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION

Auger / impeller must stop within 5 seconds when attachment clutch/impeller brake lever is released.

Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive clutch lever is released.

If clutches do not engage or disengage properly, adjust or repair before operation. See Attachment Clutch/Brake Adjustment on page 29 and Traction Drive Clutch Adjustment on page 31.

CHECK CLUTCH SPRING ADJUSTMENT

Make sure the attachment clutch and traction drive clutch are adjusted to the range specified in Check Clutch Spring Adjustment on page 24.

CLEAN ENGINE

Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result (See Engine Manual).

Park unit on a level surface. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.

Run engine just prior to changing oil. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more contamination. Remove the oil drain plug from the rear of the unit and tip the unit back to help drain all the oil. 921019, 020-Remove right wheel to allow better access to oil drain.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

(921013, 017, 018, 019, 020, 022)

Keep tires at pressure listed on the tire sidewall. See Check Tire Pressure on page 12.

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