SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Replacing Belt
•Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 12.
Hex
Screw
Hex Screw
Belt Cover
Figure 12
•Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 13.
Idler Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Auger |
| Drive |
| Belt | |
Pulley |
| |
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Figure 13
•Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley. See Figure 13.
•Reassemble new belt. Reinstall the belt cover.
Replacing Shave Plate
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. Refer to Figure 9.
•Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.
•Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.
•Adjust the shave plate according to instructions on page 9. Tighten securely.
Engine
•Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures.
•Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose hardware, and tighten as needed.
Lubrication
•Lubricate pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the clutch cable with a light oil once every season and before storage of the snow thrower at the end of the season.
•Lubricate the flange keepers on the chute crank once a season with a light oil making sure the crank rod moves freely. Remove bolts holding the shroud to the housing, and lift shroud to access the chute crank bracket.
SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.
•Clean snow thrower thoroughly.
•Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.
•Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.
•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
•When storing in a metal storage shed, rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
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