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6.6 Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease
Service Interval:
Yearly
The
seal bolt and lubricating cup are for factory
use
only.
You don’t need to check or add grease. If the
gearbox is leaking grease, contact an Authorized
Service Dealer. (FIG 11)
FIG 11
6.7 Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval:
After the first 2 hours
Yearly
Every 25 hours
If possible, run the engine just before changing the oil.
Warm oil flows better and carries more contaminants.
6.7.1
Clean the area around the oil drain plug.
6.7.2
Remove the nut of the oil drain plug.
(
FIG 12
)
6.7.3
Drain the oil and then store it in a container.
FIG 12
6.7.4
Tighten the nut of the oil drain plug.
6.7.5
Fill the engine crankcase with oil. Refer to “Fill
the Engine with Oil” in “Setup” 2.8.
6.8 Lubricating the Snow thrower
Service Interval:
Every 20 hours
Yearly or before storage
Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the snow thrower
after every 20 operating hours and at the end of the
snow throwing season.
Important:
Do not get oil or grease on the rubber
wheel or friction drive plate because the wheel will
slip and the rubber may deteriorate.
6.8.1
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank and the oil
from the crankcase; refer to “Emptying the Fuel Tank”
& “Changing the Engine Oil”.
6.8.2
Tip the snow thrower forward onto the
auger/impeller housing and block it so that it cannot
fall.
6.8.3
Remove the upper and the bottom cover.
(FIG
12)
6.8.4
Lightly lubricate the snow thrower with light oil,
wipe up any excess oil.
(
FIG 13
)
Important:
Do not excessively oil the snow thrower;
extra oil may enter the traction drive and cause the
traction drive belt to slip.
6.8.5
Grease the snow thrower, wipe up any excess
grease.
6.8.6
Install the upper and the bottom cover.
6.8.7
Return the snow thrower to its upright position.
6.8.8
Refill fuel and oil. Refer to Filling the Fuel Tank
and Changing the Engine Oil.
FIG 13
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