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Maintenance Schedule

Before Each Use

• Check engine oil level

• Perform Safety System Test

Every 8 Hours or Daily

• Check engine oil level

Every 25 Hours or Annually

• Lubricate control lever linkage

• Lubricate the auger assembly

• Lubricate the discharge chute rotation gear and deflector

• Lubricate the drive system hex shaft with 5w-30 synthetic motor oil, and chains with grease

Every 50 Hours or Annually

• Check muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)

• Check tire pressure

Engine Maintenance

 

For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer

to the engine operator's manual.

Reproduction

 

Control Lever Linkage Lubrication

Check the function of the Free Hand control (A, Figure 12). The

Auger Assembly Lubrication

controls should function as described in the Operation sec ion.

Lubri ate Auger Gear Box

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

The a ger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not

 

 

 

 

 

 

req ire additional lubrication. If additional lubricant is required,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amputation hazard

 

 

use the color of the remaining grease to determine what type of

It is critical for safe operation of the unit that the controls

lubricant to add. If the grease is white in color, add Lubriplate

GR132 Grease or equivalent. If the grease is brown in color, add

disengage when released. Under no circumstances should

EP1 lithium grease. A gearbox lubricant capacity is 3-1/4 ounces,

the unit be used if the controls do not function

erly. See

(92 grams).

Safety Systems Tests to confirm correct operation.

 

 

 

 

Check the auger gear box grease level once per year. Using a

Lubricate the linkage for the Free Hand control, sp

d s

l ct

piece of wire as a dipstick, remove the filler plug (A, Figure 13)

control, and Easy Turn/Easy Steer control every

op

rating

and check to confirm the presence of grease in the gearbox. If

hours, or as necessary to ensure safe operation.

 

 

grease is visible, do not add. If grease is not visible add the

required lubricant.

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