Frontier ST0726, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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MTF-0410104L
LUBRICATION - EVERY 25 HOURS
Chute Rotation Gear
Lubricate the chute rotation gear with automotive type oil.
(see Figure 22).
Figure 22
Chute
Rotation
Gear
Chains
1. Position speed selector lever in first (1) forward gear.
2. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.
NOTE: When the crank case if filled with oil, do not
leave the snowthrower standing up on the auger
housing for an extended period of time.
3. Remove the bottom panel.
4. Lubricate the chains with a chain type lubricant.
5. Wipe the hexshaft and sprockets with 5W30 motor oil.
NOTE: Clean all excess grease or oil found on the
rubber friction wheel or the disc drive plate.
CAUTION: Do not allow grease or oil to contact the
rubber friction wheel or the disc drive plate.
6. Install the bottom panel.
Hexshaft- wipe with 5W30 motor oil be-
fore storage and at the beginning of each
season
Figure 23
Chain Chain
If grease or oil come in contact with
the disc drive plate or friction wheel,
make sure to clean the plate and
wheel thoroughly with a alcohol base
solvent.
WARNING: If the disc drive plate
or rubber friction wheel come in
contact with grease or oil
damage to rubber friction wheel
will result .