MAINTENANCE
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 section 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.
Lubrication
LUBE
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LUBE
IMPORTANT: Avoid spillage of oil on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Auger Shaft
•At least once a season, remove the shear bolts from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure 21.
Vent Plug
Shear Bolts
Bearings
Figure 21
Auger Bearings and Shaft
•Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. See to Figure 21 .
Discharge Chute
•The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25 hours of use. Apply the lubricant under the base of the chute and where the spirals contact the discharge chute. See Figure 22 .
Notes: For more details on the lube points, check the next four figures.
Figure 20: Lubrication Chart
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
•At least once a season or after every 25 hours of operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a spray lubricant.
Chute Crank
Spirals
Lube under chute base
Figure 22
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