SNOWDOG Snowdog COMPACT, Repair Manual

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12 Maintenance
12.1 After the first 5 hours of SNOWDOG operation
1� Maintain the engine according to the engine manual.
2� Lubricate the throttle and parking brake cables with
the silicone oil.
3� Lubricate the chain and drive sprockets (chain care
aerosol).
4� Adjust the free travel of the throttle lever arm and
parking brake (5 - 7 mm).
5� Adjust the chain tension.
6� Check the transmission bearings.
7� Check tightening of all the bolts of the side plate and
chain sprockets.
Table 12.1
Wrench size,
mm
Thread diameter,
mm
Torque,
Nm
10 6 5
12, 13, 14 8 15
14, 15, 17 10 30
17, 19 12 55
19 14 85
22 16 130
12.2 Maintenance every 20 hours of operation
1� Maintain the engine according to the engine manual.
2� Change the oil in the gear unit (if available in the
design of SNOWDOG).
3� Lubricate the throttle cable of the parking brake with
the silicone oil.
4� Lubricate the chain and drive sprockets (chain care
aerosol).
5� Check the transmission bearings.
6� Adjust the free travel of the throttle lever arm and
parking brake (5 - 7 mm).
7� Adjust the chain tension.
8� Check tightening of all the bolts of the side plate and
chain sprockets.
See torque in 12.1 on page 24.
13 Storage
SNOWDOG should be stored in a dry ventilated room or outdoors
under a canopy. SNOWDOG should be protected from the direct
sunlight.
V NOTE
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO HIGH HUMIDITY
OR DUST IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
13.1 Preparation for storage
1� Maintain the engine according to the engine manual.
2� Clean or wash SNOWDOG.
3� Lubricate the throttle and parking brake cables with
the silicone oil.
4� Lubricate the chain and drive sprockets (chain care
aerosol�
5� Adjust the free travel of the throttle lever arm and
parking brake (5 - 7 mm).
6� Adjust the chain tension.
7� Check tightening of all the bolts of the side plate and
chain sprockets.
See torque in Table 12.1 on page 24.
8� Remove the battery and charge it. Store the battery
in a room with temperature control from +1 °C to
+20 °C.
9� Check charging not less than once every two months.
10� Put SNOWDOG on supports for the track to hang in
the air.
11� Rotate the track half a turn not less than once every
six months
12� Cover SNOWDOG against dust with a vapor-permeable
fabric�
The preservation ensures that SNOWDOG can be
preserved for up to 12 months, subject to storage rules.
At the end of 12 months to prepare SNOWDOG for
operation, start the engine for a few minutes. If
necessary, carry out further preparation for storage again.
13.2 Preparing for operation after seasonal
storage (depreservation)
Before using after prolonged storage,
perform the following procedures:
1� Clean SNOWDOG from dust, dirt.
2� Maintain the engine according to the engine manual.
3� Charge the battery.
4� Lubricate the throttle and parking brake cables with
the silicone oil.
5� Lubricate the chain and drive sprockets (chain care
aerosol).
6� Adjust the free travel of the throttle lever arm and
parking brake (5 - 7 mm).
7� Adjust the chain tension.
8� Check tightening of all the bolts of the side plate and
chain sprockets.
9� Change the oil in the gear unit (if available in the
design of SNOWDOG).