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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SNOW THROWER
LUBRICATION - EVERY TEN HOURS
• Auger Shaft- Forstorage, lubricate augershaft ( See
FIG. 1) with a clingingtype grease such as Lubriplate.
When replacingshear bolts, remove shear boltsand
lubricate auger shaft (See To Replace Shear Bolt
paragraph on page 19).
• See Lubrication Chart diagram on page 15 for
lubricationpoints and type of lubricant.
LUBRICATION - BEFORE STORAGE
• Removebothwheels, grease (any automotivetype
grease) both axles and replace wheels. Do this at
least once a year and/or priorto storage.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Check the crankcaseoil level (See FIG. 2) before startng
the engineand aftereach five (5) hoursofcontinuoususe.
Add S.A.E. 5W30 motoroil as needed. Tighten fill cap/
dipsticksecurelyeach timeyou checkthe oil level. S.A.E.
0W30 motoroil may be used to make starting easier in
areas where the temperature is 20° F or lower.
OIL RECOMMENDATION
Only use highqualitydetergent oil rated with API service
classificationSG. Select the oil'sviscositygrade accord-
ing to your expected operating temperature:
RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY GRADES
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5W30 SAE30
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FIG. 1
1L LEV EL
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ADD MARK
FIG, 2
OIL RLL CAP/
DIPSTICK
NOTE: Forextreme coldoperating conditionsof0 ° F and
below, use partial synthetic0W30 oil for easier starting.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils improve starting in
cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in
increasedoilconsumption when used above32°F. Check
your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from runninglow on oil.
Change theoil after first two hours ofoperation and every
25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the snow
thrower is not used for 25 hours (See FIG. 3).
• Position snow thrower so that the oit drain plug is
lowest point on the engine. Remove oil drain plug
and oil fill cap/dipstick. Drain oil into a suitable
container. Oil will drain more freely when warm.
• Replace oil drain plug and tighten securely. Refill
crankcase with S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil.
FIG. 3
SPARK PLUG
• Make sure that the spark plug is tightened securely
into the engine and the spark plug wire is attached to
the spark ptug.
• If a torquewrench is available, torque plug to I8 to 23
foot pounds.
Q Clean the area around the spark plug base before
removal to prevent dirt from entering the engine.
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap periodically at
.030 inch.
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