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Maintenance
General Recommendations
Always observe
safety rules when performing
any type of
maintenance.
The warranty
on this snow thrower
does not cover items
that have been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty,
operator
must
maintain
the snow thrower
as instructed
in this manual.
Periodically
check all fasteners and hardware
to make sure
these are tight.
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WARNING!
Before servicing,
repairing,
lubricating,
or inspecting,
disengage
all controls
and stop
engine. Wait until all moving
parts have come to a
complete
stop. Disconnect
spark plug wire and
ground
it against
the engine to prevent
unintended
starting.
Always wear safety glasses during
operation
or while
performing
any adjustments
or
repairs.
Engine
Listed below are general
recommendations
about
maintaining
your snow thrower
engine.
For further
details, refer to the
accompanying
engine manual.
1.
Before operating
snow thrower,
check the oil level.
2.
Change engine
oil after first two hours of operation
and
every 25 hours thereafter.
3.
Clean spark plug and reset the electrode
gap to 0.030"
at least once a season or every 100 hours of operation;
replace every 200 hours of operation.
Tire Pressure
Refer to the Assembly
& Set-up section for instructions
on
checking
and adjusting
the tire pressure.
Check V-Belts
Follow instructions
below to check condition
of drive belts every
S0 hours of operation.
1.
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine
by removing
the self-tapping
screw and pressing
the
plastic tabs to release the belt cover. See Fig. 7-1 in the next
section
of this manual.
2.
Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively
worn out
belts. Replace, if necessary, following
instructions
in the
Service section
of this manual.
ShavePlate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom
of the snow
thrower
are subject to wear. These should
be checked
periodically
and replaced when necessary
1.
To replace skid shoes, remove two carriage bolts and nuts
securing
each skid shoe to the auger housing, See Fig. 6-1.
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NOTE: Augers no t shown for clarity
Figure 6-1
2.
Reassemble
new skid shoes with hardware
just removed.
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted
to be level.
3.
To remove
shave plate: Remove both skid shoes and
hardware
including
carriage bolts and nuts which attach
shave plate to the snow thrower
housing.
For location
of
shave plate, see Fig. 6-1.
4.
Reassemble
new shave plate, making
sure heads of the
carriage
bolts are to the inside of the housing.
5.
Reinstall skid shoes. Tighten
securely.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower
will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it
is the end of the snow season when the last possibility
of snow
is gone, the equipment
needs to be stored properly.
Follow
storage instructions
below to ensure top performance
from the
snow thrower
for many more years.
1.
Store the equipment
in a clean, dry area.
2.
If storing the snow thrower
in an unventilated
area,
rustproof
the machine
using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
3.
Clean the exterior
of the engine
and the snow thrower.
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