Briggs & Stratton 1696828 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 14

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Lubricating the Discharge Chute,
Deflector, and Wheel Axle
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. At the locations shown in Figure 17:
• Lubricate the discharge chute (A) with lithium grease.
• Lubricate the deflector (B) with fresh, clean engine oil.
• Lubricate both wheel axles (C) with lithium grease.
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Lubricating the Auger Assembly
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Lubricate the auger shaft assembly (A, Figure 18) with
grease at the grease fittings, (if equipped).
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Lubricating the Hex Shaft and Gear
For friction drive systems only:
NOTICE Do not allow grease or oil to contact the rubber
friction wheel or the disc drive plate. If grease or oil comes
into contact with the friction wheel, replace it. Do not attempt
to clean it. If grease or oil comes into contact with disc drive
plate, clean it thoroughly with an alcohol based solvent.
1. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
2. Position speed select lever in the first forward gear.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable, which could
cause burns or fire resulting in death of serious injury.
• When performing maintenance that requires the unit to
be tipped, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak
out and result in a fire or explosion.
3. Stand the snowthrower up on the auger housing end.
Note: When the crankcase is filled with oil, do not leave the
snowthrower standing up on the auger housing for an extended
period of time.
4. Remove screws (A, Figure 19) and bottom panel (B).