John Deere MTF-031039C Snow Blower User Manual


 
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
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MTF-031039C
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
PROCEDURE
FIRST
2
HOUR
BEFORE
EACH
USE
OFTEN
EVERY
5
HOURS
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25
HOURS
BEGINNING
EACH
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
S
N
Tighten all screws and nuts
N
O
W
Lubricate Chute Control
Flange
T
H
Lubricate Auger Bail
H
R
O
W-
Check Auger Drive Cable
Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)
E
R
Check Drive Belt
The warranty on this snowthrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain snowthrower as instructed in this manual. The following Service Recom-
mendations are supplied to assist operator to properly maintain snow thrower. This is a check list only. Adjustment referred
to will be found in Adjustments/Repairs section of this manual.
AFTER EACH USE
1. Check for any loose or damaged parts.
2. Tighten any loose fasteners.
3. Check and maintain the auger.
4. After each use, remove all snow and slush off of the
snowthrower to prevent freezing of auger or controls.
5. Check controls to make sure they are functioning
properly.
6. If any parts are worn or damaged, replace immediately.
LUBRICATION
Before Storage
1. Lubricate the chute control flange. Apply a clinging
type of grease such as Lubriplate (see Figure 11).
2. Apply oil to the pivot point on each side of the auger
bail (see Figure 11).
3. Wipe off the excess oil.
Chute Control
Flange
Figure 11
Pivot
Point
Auger Bail