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Preventing Freeze-up after Use
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Let the engine run for a few minutes to prevent
moving parts from freezing. Stop the engine, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove ice and
snow from the snowthrower.
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With the engine off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times and push the electric start button
once (if applicable) to prevent the recoil and
electric starters from freezing up.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Initially
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Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable both initially and after
the first hour of operation; adjust them if necessary.
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Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Annually
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Check the rotor control cable and the traction drive cable and adjust them if
necessary.
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Inspect the rotor blades and have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the rotor
blades and the scraper if necessary.
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Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the spark plug and replace it if
necessary.
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Have an Authorized Service Dealer inspect the drive belt and replace it if
necessary.
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Store the snowthrower properly.
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Check for loose fasteners and tighten them if necessary.
Adjusting the Rotor Control Cable
Check the rotor control cable for proper adjustment
initially, after the first operating hour, and then
annually thereafter.
Checking the Rotor Control Cable
1.
Move the control
bar back toward the
handle until you
remove the slack in
the cable (A).
A
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2.
Ensure that a 1/8 to
1/4 in. (3 to 6 mm) gap
(A) exists between the
control bar bracket (B)
and the handle.
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B
A
Important: The rotor control cable must have slack in
it when you disengage the control bar in order for the
rotor blades to stop properly.
