Snapper 1694296 Snow Blower User Manual


 
9
Maintenance
Schedule For Normal Care
General Lubrication
Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Where
an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease
gun is shown, use lithium grease.
Lubricate Discharge Chute
Lubricate the ring gear at the base of the discharge
chute with lithium grease. Lubricate the deflector hinge,
extension linkage, and cable with oil (see Figure 2).
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the unit only when the engine is stopped, parking
brake is set and all moving parts have stopped.
Always remove the ignition key before beginning
maintenance or adjustments to prevent accidental
starting of the engine.
Figure 2. Lubrication Points
Care Required Schedule
Clean snow and ice from After each use.
snowthrower.
Lubricate snowthrower. Every 10 hours or at
least once a year.
Inspect, adjust and Once a year or more
lubricate drive chain. often under frequent
use.