Operator's Manual

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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
• Check the engine oil level.
1
Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 20.
• Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the
Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 20.
• Adjust the skids and the scraper.
2
Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper
on page 21.
1 Hour
• Inspect and adjust the traction drive belt. Refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive
Belt on page 21.
• Inspect and adjust the auger/impeller drive belt. Refer to Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22.
2 Hours • Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 23.
5 Hours
• Inspect and adjust or replace the traction drive belt if necessary. Refer to
Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt on page 21, or to Replacing the Drive Belts on
page 23.
• Inspect and adjust or replace the auger/impeller drive belt if necessary. Refer to
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22, or to Replacing the Drive
Belts on page 23.
10 Hours
• Check the auger gearbox oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the
Auger Gearbox Oil Level on page 20.
15 Hours • Lubricate the drive chain. Refer to Lubricating the Drive Chain on page 24.
25 Hours
• Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 23.
• Inspect and adjust the drive chain if necessary. Refer to Adjusting the Drive
Chain on page 24.
100 Hours
• Inspect and gap the spark plug. Replace it if necessary. Refer to Replacing the
Spark Plug on page 25.
Annually
• Check the auger gearbox oil level after removing the snowthrower from storage
and add oil if necessary. Refer to Checking the Auger Gearbox Oil Level on
page 20.
• Change the engine oil at the end of the snowthrowing season. Refer to Changing
the Engine Oil on page 23.
• Lubricate the drive chain. Refer to Lubricating the Drive Chain on page 24.
• Drain the gasoline and run the engine to dry out the fuel tank and the carburetor
at the end of the snowthrowing season. Refer to Emptying the Fuel Tank on
page 25.
1
Check the engine oil level before each use and add oil if necessary.
2
Adjust the skids and the scraper as needed.
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.