Snapper 10524, 11528, 1332, 13388, 13388 manual Regular Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED		FREQUENCY	NOTES
Check auger gear case lubrication.**	25	Hours	Winter Weight
			Worm Gear Oil
Lubricate snowthrower.	10	Hours	10W Oil and Grease
Check tire pressure.	Monthly		20 psi (1.37 bar)
Change engine oil.*✛	50 Hours / Yearly		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
Check / Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.	10 Hours		10W Oil
Lubricate Auger Shaft.***	10 Hours		Lithium Grease

*Change original oil after two hours of operation.

**Check oil level each fall and spring.

✛See your engine Owner’s Manual.

***Lubricate each fall and spring.

CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE

The air pressure in each tire (Figure 8) 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.

Size	PSI	bar
15 x 5.0-6	20	1,38
4.80-8	20	1,38
16 x 6.5-8	14	,96

AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION

1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.

2.Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 9).

3.Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add The Dealer Line Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your dealer).

4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.

Figure 8. Checking Tire Pressure

Pipe Plug

Figure 9. Auger Lubrication

A. Pipe Plug

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