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GENERAL	RECOMMENDATIONS		.............................................

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

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower

All adjustments inthe Service and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each

season

AFTER FIRST USE

"Check for any loose or damaged parts

•Tighten any loose fasteners

•Check and maintain the auger

•After each use, remove all snow and slush off the

snow thrower to prevent freezing of auger or con- trois

oCheck controls to make sure they are functioning properly

oIf any parts are worn or damaged, replace imme- diately

SNOW THROWER

LUBRICATION - EVERY FIVE HOURS

•Lubricate the flange on the discharge chute every five (5) hours during use and before storage (See Fig 17)

®See Lubricalion Chart diagram on page 25 for lu- brication points and type of lubricant

LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS

*Auger Shaft- For storage, lubricate auger shaft (See Fig 16) with aclinging type grease such as Lubriplaie When replacing shear bolts, remove shear botts and lubricate auger shaft (see To Replace Shear Bolt paragraph on page 22)

*The chute control rod, used to change the direction of the snow discharge, needs to be lubricated fre- quently and before storage (See Fig 17)

o See Lubrication	Chart diagram on page	25 for lu-
brication points	and type of lubricant	"'

LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS

Disc Drive Plate- Using a hand grease gun, lubricate with a Hi Temp EP Moly grease, zerk located be- neath the disc drive plate (See Fig 18 inset) every 25 hours and at the end of the season and/or before storage To grease zerk, turn disc drive plate clock- wise by hand until zerk is clearly visible at lront center DQ NOT overtilt or allow grease 1ocome in contact with the disc drive plate or friction wheel or

FIG. 15

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LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT

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FIG. 16

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damage will result Fill zerk only until grease becomes visible below bearing assembly located under grease zerk. See Lubrication Chart on page 25

LUBRICATION - BEFORE STORAGE

•Remove both wheels, grease (any automotive type grease) both axles (See Fig 15) and reptacewheels Do this al least once a year and/or prior to storage

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