Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | FREQUENCY | NOTES |
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Check / Lubricate | 10 Hours | 10W Oil |
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Lubricate snowthrower. | 10 Hours | 10W Oil and Grease |
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Check tire pressure. | Monthly | 20 psi (1.38 bar) |
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Change engine oil.*+ | 50 Hours; | See Engine Manual |
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Clean or replace spark plug.+ | Yearly | See Engine Manual |
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Check drive linkage/belt tension. | See page 24 | |
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Lubricate Axle Shafts. | Yearly | Lithium Grease |
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Check auger gear case lubrication.** | 25 Hours | Grease |
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Lubricate Auger Shaft.*** | 10 Hours | Lithium Grease |
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*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 7) 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 | 20 | 1,38 |
16 x | 14 | ,96 |
AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION
1.Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
2.Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 8).
3.Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Lithium grease.
Figure 7. Checking Tire Pressure
Pipe Plug |
4. | Figure 8. Auger Lubrication |
| A. Pipe Plug |
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