WARNING
Fire and explosion hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Fumes may travel to a distant
ignition source and an explosion and/or fire may result.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, indoors or in a poorly
ventilated enclosure where fuel fumes could reach an open flame, spark, pilot light, such
as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer.
• Thoroughly clean the unit.
• Lubricate all lubrication points (see Maintenance section).
• Make sure all nuts, bolts, and screws are securely fastened. Inspect all visible moving
parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
• Cover the bare metal parts of the snowthrower housing auger, and the impeller with
rust preventative.
• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
• If the machine must be stored outdoors, cover with a heavy tarpaulin.
To Return to Service:
• Fill the fuel tank with a fresh fuel.
• Make sure all fasteners are tight.
• Make sure all guards, shields, and covers are in place.
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Before Each Use
• Check engine oil level
• Perform Safety System Test
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Lubricate control lever linkage
• Lubricate the auger assembly
• Lubricate the discharge chute rotation gear and deflector
• Lubricate the drive system hex shaft with 5w-30 synthetic motor oil, and chains with
grease
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Check muffler and spark arrester (if equipped)
• Check tire pressure
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer to the engine operator's
manual.
Control Lever Linkage Lubrication
WARNING
Amputation hazard
It is critical for safe operation of the unit that the controls disengage when released. Under
no circumstances should the unit be used if the controls do not function properly. See
Safety Systems Tests to confirm correct operation.
Lubricate the unit at the locations show in Figure 8. Where an oil can is pictured, lubricate
with engine oil. Where a grease gun is pictured, lubricate with lithium grease.
Auger Assembly Lubrication
Lubricate Auger Gear Box
The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrication.
If for some reason the lubricant should leak out, or if the auger gear box has been serviced,
add Lubriplate GR132 Grease or equivalent. Maximum 3-1/4 ounces, (92 grams) should
be used.
Remove filler plug (A, Figure 9), once a year to check grease level. If grease is visible, do
not add. If grease is not visible, use a piece of fine wire, like a dipstick to check if there is
grease in the gear box.
Lubricate Auger Shaft Fittings
Using a grease gun, lubricate the auger shaft fittings (B, Figure 9) every 25 operating hours,
or once per season. Each time a shear bolt or pin (C) is replaced, the auger shaft MUST be
greased.
For storage or when replacing shear bolts or pins, remove the shear bolts or pins (C),
lubricate the shaft fittings (B), and rotate the augers several times to distribute the grease.
Reinstall the shear bolts or pins when complete.
Discharge Chute and Deflector Lubrication
Lubricate the chute rotation gear (Figure 10) with grease, and the deflector mechanism with
automotive type oil every twenty five operating hours.
Where an oil can is pictured, lubricate with engine oil. Where a grease gun is pictured,
lubricate with lithium grease.
Hex Shaft and Chain Lubrication
The hex shaft and drive chains must be lubricated at the interval specified in the Maintenance
Chart. Please have your authorized dealer perform this maintenance.
Traction Cable Inspection
The cables are adjusted at the factory and no adjustment should be necessary. However,
if the cables have become stretched or are sagging, adjustment will be necessary. Please
see your dealer for this adjustment.
Traction Drive Belt Adjustment
The traction drive belt is under constant spring tension and does not require any adjustment.
If the traction drive belt is slipping, see your authorized dealer.
Speed Control Rod Adjustment
If the speed control rod requires adjustment, see an authorized dealer.
Auger Cable Adjustment
WARNING
Amputation hazard
Over-tighten the auger cable may cause the auger drive to engage without depressing
the auger drive control.
Follow the adjustment procedure to ensure the cable is not over-tightened.
1.
With the auger control lever released, the hook (A, Figure 11) should barely touch the
lever (B) without raising it. There can be a maximum of 1/32" (0.8 mm) clearance.
2.
To adjust, loosen the nut (C) by holding the adjusting flats (D) and turning the nut.
Then, turn the adjusting flats and hold the adjustment screw (E). The adjustment screw
is a Phillips screw and the head can be held or turned by inserting a screwdriver
through the spring (F).
3.
Hold the adjusting flats and tighten the nut.
4.
To ensure that the auger does not engage unless the control is fully depressed, please
perform the Safety System Tests. The auger must stop within 5 seconds of the
control being released.
Shear Pin Replacement
Augers are secured to the auger shaft with special pins that are designed to break if an
object becomes lodged in the auger housing. Use only factory spec, or equivalent, shear
pins.
1.
Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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