Regular Maintenance - Snapper 1226 Manual De Operación

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Required
Check/Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.
Lubricate snowthrower.
Check tire pressure.
Change engine oil.*+
Clean or replace spark plug.+
Check drive linkage/belt tension.
Lubricate Axle Shafts.
Check auger gear case lubrication.**
Lubricate Auger Shaft.***
* Change original oil after two hours of operation.
** Check oil level each fall and spring.
+ See your engine Owner's Manual.
***Lubricate each fall and spring.
Regular M aintenance
Frequency Notes
10 Hours 10W Oil
10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease
Monthly 20 psi (1,38 bar)
50 Hours See Engine Manual
Yearly See Engine Manual
4-6 Hours See Page 28
Yearly Lithium Grease
25 Hours Benalene Grease
10 Hours Lithium Grease
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure in each tire (Figure 27) should be equal
for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps
on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem
when tires are filled.
Size PSi
15 x 5.0-6 20
16 x 4.8-8 14
bar
1,38
,96
Checking Tire Pressure Figure 27
AUGER GEAR CASE LUBRICATION
1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
2. Remove the pipe plug (A, Figure 28).
3. Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the
lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Benalene
grease.
4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.
Auger Lubrication Figure 28
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