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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 inthis manual, Some
adjustments wil! 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
BEFORE EACH USE
1, Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners,
3. Check controls to be sure they are functioning properly,
Pivot
points
LUBRICATION
Keep your snow thrower well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
SNOW THROWER
Always observe the safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
TIRES
• Maintain proper air pressureinboth tires (14-I 7 RS,I.
/ 19-24.5 N-m).
• Keeptiresfree ofgasoline and oil,which canharm rubber.
NOTE: To seat 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.
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grease fittings
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Engine
oil
V-BELTS
Check V-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 V-belts on your snowthrower are of special construction
andshould 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.