MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE CHART
SNOWTHROWER
After Each Use
Remove the snow and slush off snowthrower to prevent
freezing of controls
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Perform snowthrower safety tests
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check tire pressure
Check snowthrower for loose hardware
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate control levers and linkages
Lubricate deflector hinge
Lubricate deflector motor (if equipped)
Lubricate chute rotation gear (if equipped)
EMISSIONS CONTROL STATEMENT
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control
devices and systems may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. However, to obtain "no charge"
emissions control service, the work must be performed by a factory
authorized dealer. See the Emissions Warranty.
LUBRICATE CHUTE ROTATION GEAR AND
DEFLECTOR HINGE
Lubricate the chute rotation gear (A, Figure 20), crank rod and univer-
sal joint (B), and deflector hinge (A, Figure 21) with automotive type
oil.
Lubricating Chute Rotation Gear
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ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Check muffler and muffler guard.
See Dealer Annually to
Replace spark plug
Check valve clearance
* Not required unless there are problems with engine
performance.
Lubricating Deflector Hinge
A
B
Figure 20
A
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Figure 21