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Regular
Maintenance
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. It should be level with the
lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add The
Dealer Line Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available
from your dealer).
4. Re-install pipe plug, and tighten securely.
Figure 14. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication
Pipe Plug
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.
Figure 13. Checking Tire Pressure
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check auger gear case lubrication.**
Lubricate snowthrower.
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. ***
25 Hours
10 Hours
Monthly
50 Hours
✛
Yearly
4-6 Hours
Yearly
10 Hours
10 Hours
Winter Weight
Worm Gear Oil
10W Oil and Grease
20 psi (1.37 bar)
See Engine Manual
See Engine Manual
N/A
Lithium Grease
10W Oil
Lithium Grease
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FREQUENCY NOTES
* Change original oil after two hours of operation.
** Check oil level each fall and spring.
***Lubricate each fall and spring.
✛ See your engine Owner’s Manual.