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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items
that have been sub ject ed to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain snow thrower as in struct ed in this manual. Some
ad just ments will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain your snow thrower.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad-
just ments section of this manual.
•
At least once a year, you should replace the spark plug
and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
NOTE:
Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit
to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
3. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.
LUBRICATION
Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).
SNOW THROWER
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
main te nance.
TIRES
•
Maintain proper air pressure in both tires (14–17 PSI).
• Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm
rubber.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due
to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot
and cor ro sion.
➀
SAE 30 Motor Oil
➁
See “ENGINE” in
Maintenance section
➂
General
Purpose
Grease
➁
Engine
oil
➀
Pivot points
➂
Auger
grease fittings
