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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.
Please read the ENGINE manual for engine maintenance procedures.
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 auger/impeller
system 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
TIRE INFLATION
Before each use of your Snow Thrower, check the tire pressure. The pressure in each tire should be in the
range of 20-24 psi for the best performance. The pressure can be checked using an ordinary tire pressure
gauge. Fill the tires using a small or pressure regulated air compressor.
WARNING! DO NOT OVER-INFLATE THE TIRES.
Over-inflating could cause a tire to burst and
cause severe bodily injury.
SHAVE PLATE REPLACEMENT
Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage bolts and nuts which attach shave plate to snow
thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of
the auger housing.
AUGER OR IMPELLER JAMS
WARNING!
The auger and impeller rotate at fast speeds
which can cause harm or even amputation to a person's body
parts. Even if you do not see the auger or impeller rotating, it
may start at any time if the engine is running. The chute
clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with
mounting clips.
1.
Always turn OFF the engine before attempting to clear
any clogs or jams.
2.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts while the engine is running.
3.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can become entangled in rotating parts.
Clean-out tool
