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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Never perform maintenance while your Snow Thrower is running. Turn OFF the engine
before performing any maintenance tasks on your Snow Thrower.
Proper maintenance of your Snow Thrower will help prolong its life. Please perform the following
maintenance procedures as required.
Do not attempt to repair your Snow Thrower unless you have the proper tools and instructions for
disassembly and repair.
Check the bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that the equipment is in safe working
condition.
After each snow removal session, run the Snow Thrower for a few minutes to prevent the collector
/impeller from freezing. Stop the engine, wait for all revolving parts to stop completely, and wipe residual
ice and snow off the unit. Rotate the chute rotation handle several times to remove any excess snow.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDED ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Recommended Engine
Maintenance
Schedule
Each 8
hours Every 25
hours Every 3 months
or 50 hours
As necessary
Engine
Oil
Check level x
Replace x x x
Spark
Plug
Check x
Replace x
Fuel
Tank
Check level x
Clean x x
Clean or replace more often under dusty conditions or operating under heavy load.
CHECKING THE OIL
Check the oil level of the engine according to the Recommended Maintenance Schedule above. The
engine should be checked before each use for proper oil level. This is a critical step for proper engine
starting. To check the oil level:
1. Make sure the snow blower is on a level surface.
2. Clean around oil fill. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
a clean cloth. Insert the dipstick into the oil tank and rotate
it in until it reaches the bottom. Remove the dipstick and
check the oil mark. If the oil cover is less than half of L to
H, continue to refuel. Until the oil level reaches the top H
of the dipstick. Do not over fill the oil tank.
3. Reinstall oil dipstick.