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MAINTENANCE
a)
Check mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness in order to prevent costly repairs.
Make sure your snowblower is in safe working
condition.
b) Provide adequate blocking before working under
the snowblower when in raised position.
ADJUSTMENTS
SKID SHOE ADJUSTMENT:
Level Paved Surface: Adjust skid shoes to allow 3/16" to
1/4" clearance between cutting edge and surface.
Uneven or Gravel Surface: Adjust skid shoes to allow
1/2" to 5/8" clearance between cutting edge and
surface.
LUBRICATION
Grease the wheel axles, the fork pivots and the hub on
the double pulleys after every 4 hours of use.
Apply oil at all pivot points.
Drive Chains: Lubricate with chain saw chain lubricant
every four hours of operation and at the end of each
operation.
Chute Rotation System: Oil chute base, rotation worm
every eight hours of operation.
CUTTING EDGE MAINTENANCE
Verify from time to time the wearing on the cutting
edge to make sure you do not wear out the base of
the snowblower’s chassis. This cutting edge is
reversible. All you have to do is unscrew the bolts and
turn the cutting edge, reinstall and tighten the bolts
securely.
Auger Shear Bolt Replacement:
The auger is protected by a shear bolt with two grooves.
If you hit a foreign object or ice, the shear bolt is
designed to break upon absorbing impact. The auger
will stop turning. This is to avoid damage to the auger or
the snowblower. Replace only with original parts. The
use of any other bolt may void the warranty.
MAINTENANCE & DISMOUNTING
WARNING
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
Stop the snowblower motor.
Apply parking brakes.
Remove the ignition key.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) and
keep away from spark plug(s) to prevent accidental
starting.
DISMOUNTING
a. Select a level surface, set parking brake, stop
the engine, and remove the ignition key to
prevent accidental starting.
b. Lower the accessory to the ground
c. Unhook the turnbuckles from the front of the
vehicle, (Tip: slacken one of the turnbuckles in
order to keep the adjustment), the hook from the
winch and the hitch from the rear of the vehicle.
d. Remove the control box (item 1) from the
support (item 2). Disconnect the wires (item 3)
and place the box on the accessory.
e. Remove the vehicle.
SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT
The shear bolt is to be considered a preventive
measure and not an assured protection. Operator
vigilance is required. Thoroughly inspect the areas
where the snowblower is to be used and remove all
foreign objects.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE
CHUTE:
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snowblowers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. Lower snowblower to the ground and set parking
brake.
2. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF & REMOVE KEY!
3. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the
all moving parts
such as the impeller blades have stopped moving.
4. Disconnect wire from the spark plug(s) and keep
wire away to prevent accidental starting.
5. Always use a clean-out tool of at least 36” in length,
NOT YOUR HANDS.
STORAGE
a) Clean snowblower and subframe thoroughly and
repaint all parts from which paint has worn.
b) List the replacement parts that will be needed to
be replaced before the next season.
c) Follow the instructions in the Lubrication section.
d) Concerning the snowblower engine, follow the
instructions in the engine owner’s manual.
e) Store the snowblower and the subframe in a dry
place.
