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moving parts from freezing. Engage the auger
to clear any remaining snow from inside
the housing. Rotate the discharge chute to
prevent it from freezing. Stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove all
ice and snow from the snow thrower. With
the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times to prevent the recoil starter from
freezing up.
8. Maintenance and Care
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Lubrication
Auger Gearbox
The gearbox was filled with lubricant to the
proper level at the factory. Unless there is
evidence of leakage or service has been
performed on the gearbox, no additional
lubricant should be required. If lubricant is
required, use GL-5 or GL-6, SAE85-95, EP
gear oil lubricant. Do not use synthetic oil.
General Lubrication
Lightly lubricate all moving parts of the
machine at the end of the season or every 25
operating hours.
Do not allow grease or oil get on friction
disc, friction plate or belts. Do not
excessively oil the machine; extra oil may
enter the traction drive and cause the traction
drive belt to slip.
When lubricating auger shaft, remove shear
pins to apply oil inside the shaft and around
spacers and flange bearings found at either
end of the shaft.
Remove the wheels to apply grease
the wheel shaft.
Battery (if so equipped)
Battery is maintenance-free. Do not tamper with or
attempt to open battery.
Keep battery and its terminals clean.
1. Remove battery cover.
2. Detach the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery first to prevent a short circuit, then the
positive (red) battery cable.
3. Take the battery out of the tray.
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