Simplicity 1694242, 1694439, 1693985, 1693984, 1694435 Maintenance, Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure

Maintenance

SCHEDULE

CARE REQUIRED	FREQUENCY	LUBRICATION
Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25 Hours	Simplicity Winter Weight
		Worm Gear Oil
Lubricate snowthrower.	10 Hours	10W Oil and Grease
Check tire pressure.	Monthly	N/A
Change engine oil.*✛	50 Hours✛	See Engine Manual
Clean or replace spark plug.✛	Yearly	See Engine Manual
Check drive linkage/belt tension	4-6 Hours	N/A
Lubricate Axle Shafts	Yearly	Lithium Grease

*Change original oil after two hours of operation.

**Check oil level each fall and spring.

✛See your engine Owner’s Manual.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire should be 20 psi (136 kPa) and should be equal for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.

Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure

CHECK AUGER

GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the fill plug (Figure 12).

3.Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the

lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer).

4. Re-install fill plug, and tighten securely. Fill Plug

Figure 12. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication

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