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F-031023C
MAINTENANCE CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you
complete regular
service.
Before
Each
Use
First
2
Hours
Every
5
Hours
Every
10
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Each
Season
Before
Storage
SERVICE DATES
Check And Tighten All Screws and Nuts
√
√
Check Spark Plug
√
√
Check Drive Belt
√
Check Fuel
√
Drain Fuel
√
Lubricate Chute Control Flange
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MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
Use the following maintenance section to keep
your unit in good operating condition. All the
maintenance information for the engine is in the
engine manufacturer’s instructions. Before you
start the engine, read this book.
WARNING: Before you make an in-
spection, adjustment (except
carburettor), or repair, disconnect
the wire from the spark plug.
General Recommendations
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
the warranty, the operator must maintain the
snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments must be made periodically to
properly maintain the snow thrower.
After Each Use
G
Check for any loose or damaged parts.
G
Tighten any loose fasteners.
G
Check and maintain the auger.
G
Check controls to make sure they are
functioning properly.
G
If any parts are worn or damaged, replace
immediately.
All adjustments in the
Maintenance
section of
this manual should be checked at least once
each season.
How To Remove The Top Cover
(Figure 5)
1. Remove the
discharge chute (1).
2. Remove the fuel cap.
3. Remove the two
bolts and nuts (2)
from the
front of the
top cover (3).
4. Remove the two
bolts (4)
from the left and right
side of the
top cover (3).
5. Remove the eight
screws (5)
on the left and
right side of the
top cover (3).
6. Remove the three
screws (6)
from the top por-
tion of the control panel.
7. Carefully pull the rear of the
top cover (4)
up
and over the gas tank.
8. To install the
top cover (4),
reverse the
above steps.
Lubrication
Before Storage
(Figure 5)
1. Remove the
top cover (3).
See “How To Re-
move The Top Cover”.
2. Lubricate the
clute control flange (7).
Apply
a clinging type of grease such as Lubriplate.
How To Adjust The Chute Crank
If the chute crank will not rotate fully to the left or
right, adjust as follows.
1. Remove the top cover. See “How To Remove
The Top Cover”.
2.
(Figure 7)
Loosen
nuts (1).
3. Move the
crank adjusting bracket (2)
to
allow
1/8 inch (3mm) clearance (3)
between
the notch in the
flange (4)
and the outer di-
ameter of the
worm gear (5).
4. Tighten the
nuts (1).
How To Adjust The Auger Control Cable
The auger control cable are adjusted at the fac-
tory. During normal use, the auger control cable
can become stretched and the auger drive lever
will not properly engage or disengage the auger.
1.
(Figure 8)
Remove the
“Z” hook (1)
from
the
auger drive lever (2).
2.
(Figure 9)
Slide the
cable boot (3)
off the
cable adjustment bracket (4).
3. Push the bottom of the
auger control cable
(5)
through the
cable adjustment bracket
(4)
until the
“Z” hook (6)
can be removed.
4. Remove the
“Z” hook (6)
from the
cable
adjustment bracket (4).
Move the
“Z” hook
(6)
down to the next adjustment hole.
5. Pull the
auger control cable (5)
up through
the
cable adjustment bracket (4).
6. Put the
cable boot (3)
over the
cable ad-
justment bracket (4).
7.
(Figure 8)
Install the
“Z” hook (1)
to the
au-
ger drive lever (2).
8. To check the adjustment, start the snow
thrower. Make sure the auger does not rotate
when the auger drive lever is released.
How To Remove The Belt Cover
(Figure 6)
1. If equipped, remove the
heat shield (12)
from the rear of the
belt cover (13).
2. Remove the four
bolts and nuts (14)
holding
the
belt cover (13)
to the auger housing.
3. Remove the one
screw (15)
holding the
belt
cover (13)
to the
bottom cover (16).
4. To remove, hold the bottom portion of the
belt cover (13)
and pull down and out.
5. To install the
belt cover (13),
reverse the
above steps.
How To Replace The Drive Belt
The drive belt is of special construction and
must be replaced with original factory replace-
ment belt available from your nearest authorized
service center.
1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Re-
move The Belt Cover”.
2.
(Figure 10)
Remove the
drive belt (1)
from
the
idler pulley (2).
3. Remove the
drive belt (1)
from the
engine
pulley (3).
Be careful, not to bend the belt
guides (4).
4.
(Figure 11)
Remove the
drive belt (1)
from
the
auger pulley (5).
5. Remove the old
drive belt (1).
6. To install the new
drive belt (1),
reverse the
above steps.
7. Make sure the
drive belt (1)
is seated prop-
erly on the pulleys.
NOTE: When the auger control lever is
engaged, the belt guides (4) must be 1/16”
from the drive belt (1).
8. Install belt cover. See “How To Remove The
Belt Cover”.
How To Replace The Auger
(Figure 12)
1. Remove the belt cover. See “How To Re-
move The Belt Cover”.
2. Remove the drive belt. See “How To Replace
The Drive Belt”.
3. Remove the
auger pulley (1)
from the auger
shaft (threads are left hand; turn clockwise to
remove).
4. To keep the
auger (6)
from rotating, set a
2”x4” piece of
wood (2)
on the center
paddle (3)
to secure
auger (6).
5. Remove the fasteners from the
bearing as-
sembly (4)
. Remove the
bearing assembly
(4)
from the
auger housing (5).
