GB
12
1740281
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.
Engine Power Rating Information
The gross power rating labels for individual gas
engine models meet or exceed SAE (Society of
Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small En-
gine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) and
rating performance has been obtained and cor-
rected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision
2002--05). Actual gross engine power may be
lower and is affected by, but not limited to, ambi-
ent operating conditions and engine to engine
variability. Given both the wide array of products
on which engines are placed, and the variety of
environmental issues applicable to operating the
equipment, the gas engine will not develop the
rated gross power when used in a given piece of
power equipment (actual “on--site” or net horse-
power). This difference is due to a variety of fac-
tors including, but not limited to, accessories (air
cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor,
fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient
operating conditions (temperature, humidity, alti-
tude), and engine to engine variability.
After Each Use
•
Check for any loose or damaged parts.
•
Tighten any loose fasteners.
•
Check and maintain the auger.
•
Check controls to make sure they are
functioning properly.
•
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 7)
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 7)
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 9)
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 10)
Remove the
“Z” hook (1)
from
the
auger drive lever (2).
2.
(Figure 11)
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 10)
Install the
“Z” hook (1)
to the
auger 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 8)
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 12)
Remove the
drive belt (1)
from
the
idler pulley (2).
3. Move the
belt guide (4)
away from the
drive
belt (1)
.
4. To reduce pressure on the
drive belt (1)
,
move the
idler pulley (2)
away from the
drive belt (1)
. Remove the
drive belt (1)
from between the
brake pad (3)
and the
roll-
er (5)
.
