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Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle and the extension
spring at the end of the control cable with a light oil once every
season and before the snow thrower is put into storage at the end
of the season.
Engine
z_ WARNING
Unexpected start up may cause personal injury. Before
servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower,
disengage the Auger Control. Stop the engine and
remove the Ignition Key/Safety Lock.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is necessary to
maintain high level performance. Regular maintenance will also
ensure a longer service life. The required service intervals and the
type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table
below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur
first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse
conditions.
Engine Maintenance Schedule
Taks First 5 Each Each Each Each Service
Hrs. Use or Season Season Season Dates
Every 5 or 25 or 50 or 100
Hrs. Hrs. Hrs. Hrs.
Check
engine
oil
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Change
engine
oil
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Check
spark
plug
O
Service
spark
plug
O
Clean
exhaust
O
area
Checking the Engine Oil
To check the engine oil:
Fill between the big and low marks
Figure 15
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick clean.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but DO NOT
screw it in.
3.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
add oil until oil registers between high and low (see "Changing
the Engine Oil").
Changing the Engine Oil
z_ CAUTION
Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil.
Doing so may shorten the engine's service life. Do not
overfill. Overfilling the engine with oil may result in the
engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.
Refer to the "Engine Maintenance Schedule" table for service
intervals. When changing, or adding oil to the engine refer to
the viscosity chart below. Engine oil capacity is 600ml (approx.
20 oz.). Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, SAE 5W30, or an equivalent
high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or
exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service
classification SG, SR Motor oils classified SG, SF will show this
designation on the container.
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