MTD 31AH553G401 manual Maintaining Your Snow Thrower, General Recommendations

SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

General Recommendations

•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.

•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly.

•All adjustments in the service and adjustments

sections of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

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Clean snow thrower

Clean slide shoes

Clean shave plate

Check V-belts

Check friction wheel

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Check spark plug

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SERVICE DATES*

*Fill in dates as you complete regular service Check; service if needed

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