Simplicity 7800086, 7800085 Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule, Checking Tire Pressure

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

Check auger gear case lubrication.**

Lubricate snowth rower.

Check tire pressure.

Change engine oil.*+

Clean or replace spark plug.+

Check drive linkage/belt tension.

Lubricate Axle Shafts.

Check/Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.

Lubricate Auger Shaft. ***

*Change original oil after two hours of operation. **Check oil level each fall and spring.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

4- See your engine Owner'sManual.

Regular

Maintenance

FREQUENCY			NOTES
25	Hours	Benalene			900
			Grease
10	Hours	10W	Oil	and	Grease
Monthly		20	psi	(1.37 bar)
50	Hours+	See	Engine		Manual
Yearly		See	Engine		Manual
4-6	Hours		N/A
Yearly		Lithium		Grease
10	Hours		10W Oil
10	Hours	Lithium		Grease

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 11) should be 20 psi (1,36 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.

CHECK AUGER

GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (Figure 12).

3.	Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the	I
	lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Benalene
	900 grease (available from your dealer).
4.	Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.

Figure 12. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication

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