Honda SB2040, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance Adjustments Snowblower
Maintenance Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
When Notes
chains
use oil Every
two
hours
Apply grease to antifriction ring
Apply grease to bushings
use general purpose grease
As needed
use general purpose grease
As needed
Apply grease to worm gear
use general purpose grease
As needed
Inspect and adjust PTO spring tension Each use adjust tension if needed
Adjustments
You can be seriously injured by the fan or
auger blades.
The blades spin and can cut or amputate your
hand or fingers.
Always stop engine, remove the ignition
key, set the parking brake ON, and disconnect
the spark plug cap before attempting any
maintenance or adjustments.
For best possible performance, the features a number of adjustments:
Skid Shoes
The skid shoes should be adjusted based on the
type of ground surface. For level, paved surfaces,
adjust the skid shoes to permit 5.0
-
6.5 mm
HEX NUT (2
-
inch) of clearance between the bottom
edge of the blower head and the ground. For
uneven or gravel surfaces, set the clearance to
13.0
-
16.0 mm
-
inch).
To adjust the skid shoe position, loosen (don't
remove) the two hex nuts on the skid shoe, position
the shoe as needed, then tighten the hex nuts.
Recheck the measurement and repeat if necessary.
CARRIAGE BOLT (2)
16" LOCK WASHER (2)
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POP 52152 (9610)