SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
General Recommendations
•Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
•The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
•Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.
•Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight
•Follow the maintenance schedule given below to get quality performance from your snow thrower for a long time.
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.
Customer Responsibilities
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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SERVICE DATES
SECTION 8: 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 found in the separate
Engine Operator’s Manual. Preparing the engine for storage properly is important to prevent problems next season.
•Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.
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