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Maintenance and Adjustments
We recommend you contact an Authorized Service Dealer for
all maintenance, adjustments, and servicing of the unit. The
owner can do some routine maintenance tasks. Refer to the
maintenance schedule and procedures that follow.
CAUTION
All the components used to build this product must remain
installed for correct operation. Replacement parts must be
of the same design and installed in the same position as the
original parts. Other parts may not do as well, damage the
unit, and result in injury.
WARNING
This snowthrower must be correctly maintained to ensure
safe operation and performance. Failure to obey the safety
instructions in this manual could result in death or serious
injury.
• Before you do maintenance or repairs on the
snowthrower, STOP the engine. Remove the ignition key
or pull out the PUSH/PULL key.
Maintenance Schedule
First 5 Hours
Change the oil.
Before Each Use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the auger stop time.
After Each Use
Remove accumulated snow and slush to prevent freezing of the controls,
wheels, discharge chute, and auger.
Every 25 Hours or Annually
• Check the scraper bar for wear.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the snowthrower for loose hardware.
• Check the auger control cable adjustment.
• Check the muffler and muffler guard.
• Replace the spark plug (dealer service).
• Check the valve clearance* (dealer service).
* Not required unless problems are noted with engine performance.
Emissions Control
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems can be serviced by a non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain “no
charge” emissions control service, the work must be serviced
by a factory authorized dealer.
Change the Engine Oil
Use Briggs & Stratton Synthetic 5W-30 Warranty Certified oil
for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are
permitted if classified for service SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not
use additives.
1. STOP the engine, and turn the ignition key to the OFF
position. Remove the ignition key, or pull out the PUSH/
PULL key.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable, which could
cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury.
• During maintenance, tilt the unit, and drain the fuel
tank. Fuel leakage can result in a fire or explosion.
2. Remove the oil drain plug (D, Figure11). Tilt the
snowthrower a small distance rearward and drain the oil
into an approved container.
3. Install and tighten the oil drain plug.
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4. Put the unit on a level surface.
5. Clean the oil fill area.
6. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure12) and clean it.
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