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WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack(s) from the
snow blower before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts
may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts
such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to
remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken,
or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, disengage and turn off all controls.
Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Always remove the battery
pack(s) when servicing or transporting the snow blower.
Always protect your hands by wearing gloves when performing any maintenance on the
snow blower auger or shave plate.
Gear Shaft
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every 25 hours of
operation.
1. Remove the lower frame cover by removing the two screws which secure it.
2. Apply a light coating of an all-weather multi-purpose grease to the hex shaft. See Fig. 33.
IMPORTANT:
Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose
automotive grease before reinstalling wheels.
Chute Directional Control
Once a season, the joystick should be lubricated with machine oil.
MAINTENANCE AND STOARGE
Fig. 33
Gear Shaft
