MAINTENANCE
CHECK THE TIRES
Check tires for damage. Check the air pressure in the tires with an accurate gauge (see Figure 17).
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly.
•Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
•Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
•Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
•Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use appropriate tool that allows you to stand to one side.
NOTICE: Check side of tire for maximum tire pressure. DO NOT exceed maximum.
3.Lubricate the piston/cylinder area. This can be done by first removing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil into the spark plug hole. Then cover the spark plug hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the engine by pulling the starter two or three times. Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug wire.
4.Thoroughly clean the snowthrower.
5.Lubricate all lubrication points (see authorized dealer).
6.Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Replace if necessary.
7.Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
8.Cover the bare metal parts of the snowthrower housing auger, and the impeller with rust preventative.
9.If possible, store your snowthrower indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
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end of the snow season, the following steps are recommended to |
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deposits and acids. If the tank is almost empty, mix stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container and add some of the mixture to the tank. Always follow instructions on stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10 minutes after stabilizer is added to allow mixture to reach carburetor. Store snowthrower in safe place.
2.You can help keep your engine
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