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MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 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 snow thrower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your snow thrower. All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. • Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and check belts for wear. A new spark plug will help your engine run better and last longer. • Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. NOTE: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to service this unit. Failure to do so can cause the unit to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator. LUBRICATION CHART SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section General Purpose Grease Pivot points BEFORE EACH USE 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check for loose fasteners. 3. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly. LUBRICATION Keep your snow thrower well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). Engine oil SNOW THROWER BELTS Always observe the safety rules when performing any maintenance. Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear. TIRES (See "TO REMOVE BELT COVER" in the Service and • Maintain proper air pressure in both tires Adjustments section of this manual). (14-17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m). The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction • Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber. and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot (OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to the snow thrower. and corrosion. 13

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GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS
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 snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
Some
adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly
maintain your snow thrower.
All adjustments in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked
at least once each season.
•
Once a year, you should replace the spark plug and
check belts for wear.
A new spark plug will help your
engine run better and last longer.
•
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
NOTE:
Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
parts to service this unit.
Failure to do so can cause the unit
to malfunction and pose a risk of injury to the operator.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.
Check engine oil level.
2.
Check for loose fasteners.
3.
Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly.
LUBRICATION
Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See “LUBRICA TION CHART”).
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
SNOW THROWER
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
TIRES
•
Maintain proper air pressure in both tires
(14–17 P.S.I. / 19-24.5 N-m).
•
Keep tires free of gasoline and oil, which can harm rubber.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due
to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot
and corrosion.
SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil
See “ENGINE”
in Maintenance
section
General
Purpose
Grease
Engine oil
Pivot
points
BELTS
Check belts for deterioration and wear after every 50 hours
of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not
adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
(See “TO REMOVE BELT COVER” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual).
The belts on your snow thrower are of special construction
and should be replaced by original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) belts available from your nearest dealer. Using other
than OEM belts can cause personal injury or damage to
the snow thrower.