MAINTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS | CHECK CLUTCH FUNCTION |
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START UP can cause death or serious injury. ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait for moving parts to stop, before performing maintenance or service.
HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
Some adjustments must be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required due to heavy loads or use.
See Engine Manual for further maintenance and troubleshooting information.
MAINTENANCE | Before Each Use | After Each Use | Every 10 Hours | Every Season |
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Clean Engine Cooling |
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Clean Unit |
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WARNING: FAILURE OF CLUTCHES OR BRAKES may result in death or serious injury. Check clutch and brake function before each use. Repair or adjust before operation.
With key in "STOP" position, squeeze auger clutch bail to Engaged position and pull recoil starter handle. Auger should rotate with the turning of the engine. Release the auger clutch bail.
If the auger clutch bail moves freely with no resistance before contacting handlebar, adjust or repair.
NOTE: The unit will require control cable and/or idler adjustment after 20 hours of operation on a new unit or new drive belt. See Service and Adjustments for instructions.
WARNING: IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT could result in death or serious injury. AUGER BRAKE MUST DISENGAGE when clutch is engaged. BRAKE MUST STOP AUGER WITHIN 5 SECONDS of releasing auger clutch bail.
CHECK FASTENERS
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws properly tightened.
CLEAN ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Engine is air cooled. Air must circulate freely around engine to prevent overheating.
Every year (more often if conditions require) remove cooling shrouds and clean cooling fins. Clean external surfaces of engine of dust, dirt and oil deposits which can contribute to improper cooling. Refer to Engine Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate engine with cooling shrouds removed. Engine overheating and damage will result.
CLEAN UNIT
After each use, brush snow and debris off with a soft bristled brush. Occasionally apply a light coat of spray lubricant to exposed metal joints and surfaces. Wipe off excess with soft cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.
IMPORTANT: Take steps to prevent rust and corrosion. Never spray unit with water or store unit outdoors. Water can seep into sealed bearings, which are sealed against dirt and debris only, causing reduced component life.
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