Check for loose fasteners X
Check for loose fasteners X
Check scraper and shoes for wear X
Check scraper and shoes for wear X
Check scraper and shoes for wear X
complete regular service.
complete regular service.
MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
Before each use make a thorough visual check of the
snow thrower for any bolts and nuts which may have
loosened. Retighten any loose bolts and nuts.
Visually check both of the "V" belts on the snow
thrower for wear or damage. Replace if the belt cover
has be come torn, frayed of is worn through.
CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR
(Refer to fi gures 27 and 28 on page 18.)
• The scraper plate, skid shoes and leveling shoes on
the snow thrower are subject to wear through normal
use. To prevent dam age to the spiral auger hous ing,
replace plate and shoes before wear is ex ces sive.
• Clean out any dirt and debris from auger and impeller
• Before storing at the end of each season rinse out the
auger and impeller housing. Allow to dry thoroughly.
• Before storing at the end of the season, paint any
exposed metal surfaces to protect from rust.
Oil all pivot points on snow thrower lift mech a nism.
• Oil upper and lower idler arm pivot points on the
• Apply a good grade of spray lubricant to the trigger
assembly on the lift handle and the chute tilt control
as sem bly and cables on the crank support tube. See
• Apply a small amount of oil between the inside of the
dis charge chute and the top of the discharge opening
on the auger housing as needed to main tain easy
rotation of the dis charge chute. See fi gure 26.
