Maintenance
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Check Gear Box Lubricant
1.
Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2.
Clean area around plug with a rag and remove
plug (Fig. 41).
3.
Add SAE 90 gear oil until level with bottom of
hole in housing (Fig. 41).
4.
Apply pipe sealant to the plug and reinstall.
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Figure 41
1.
Plug
Replacing the Snowthrower
Belt
Removing Belt
Once each year, examine the drive belt for signs of
wear and cracking. If any are found, purchase a belt
from an Authorized Service Dealer and replace it as
follows:
1.
Move the snowthrower to a level surface.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key.
2.
Relieve the snothrower belt tension by pulling
the spring tension lever forward until you have
enough slack to disconnect the link from the
keyhole slot (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
Right side of tractor shown
1.
Spring tension link
2.
Spring tension lever
3.
Snowthrower frame
4.
Keyhole slot
3.
Remove the pulley cover from the snowthrower
frame assembly, by removing the (4) #10 x 1/2”
(13 mm) screws (Fig. 43).
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Figure 43
1.
Pulley cover
2.
Screw #10 x 1/2” (13 mm)
3.
Snowthrower frame
assembly
