Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FREQUENCY NOTES
Check auger gear case lubrication.**
Lubricate snowth rower.
Check tire pressure.
Change engine oil.*+
Clean or replace spark plug.+
Check drive linkage/belt tension.
Lubricate Axle Shafts.
Check/Lubricate Free-Hand Linkage.
Lubricate Auger Shaft. ***
* Change original oil aftertwo hours of operation.
**Check oil leveleach fall and spring.
***Lubricate each fall and spring.
4- See your engine Owner's Manual.
Benalene 900
25 Hours Grease
10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease
Monthly 20 psi (1.37 bar)
50 Hours+ See Engine Manual
Yearly See Engine Manual
4-6 Hours N/A
Yearly Lithium Grease
10 Hours 10W Oil
10 Hours Lithium Grease
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure in each tire (Figure 13) should be 20 psi
(1,36 kPa) and should be equal for both tires for best
performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent
entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.
CHECK AUGER
GEAR CASE LUBRICATION
1. Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
2. Remove the pipe plug (Figure 14).
3. Check the lubricant level. Itshould be level with the
lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Benalene
900 grease (available from your dealer).
4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.
Figure 13. Checking Tire Pressure
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Figure 14. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication
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