Simplicity 7/22E, 1691413 manual Normal Care, OFF-SEASON Storage, Check Auger Gear Case Lubrication

Regular		Maintenance
NORMAL CARE
	I								Every 25
				C a r e Reauired		See Paae			H o u r s	-a
		Check auger gear case lubrication.*				Page 8			.
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		Lubricate		snowthrower.		Paae9	I		.
		1 Check	tire	pressure.	I	Paae	9		I • I		1
		Change	engine oil.**+						.
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		Clean or replace spark plug.+					I			.	i
	I	Check	discharge control.		1	Page 14		I	I	*	I

*The transmission and auger gear case have been factory lubricated for life. If lubricant should leak out, have transmission or auger gear case inspected by your dealer.

**Change original oil after two hours of operation. 9 See your engine Owner’s Manual.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

Before you store your snowthrower for the off-season, read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules section and take the following precautions:

NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extend- ed periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy deposits which can adversely affect the engine carbure- tor and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condi- tion, add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank or drain all fuel from the system before placing unit in storage.

1.Prepare your snowthrower engine for storage accord- ing to the instructions found in the engine Owner’s Manual.

2.Lubricate the snowthrower as described in the LUBRICATION section.

3..Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. Coat all exposed bare metal parts with a good quality paint (available from you dealer) or a light film of grease, oil or auto- motive wax.

6.Check the operation of the controls. If necessary, lubricate the snowthrower to improve operation of the spout control.

7.Store snowthrower in the wheels down, operating postion. If stored in any other position, oil from crankcase could enter cylinder head, causing a ser- vice problem. Store in a protected area and cover for additional protection.

CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (A, figure 6). The lubricant should be level with the hole. If not, add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer).

3.Re-install pipe plug.

STARTING AFTER STORAGE

1. Remove the spark plug and wipe dry. Crank engine a
few times to blow excess oil out of plug hole. Then
reinstall plug.	I_

2.Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline (unless a duel stabiliz- er was used).

3.Check to be sure engine fins are clean and air flow is unobstructed.

4.Check engine oil and lubricate snowthrower.

5.Start the engine outdoors. Do not run engine at high

speeds immediately after starting. F i g u r e 6 . C h e c k i n g A u g e r G e a r C a s e L u b r i c a t i o n

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