8.6 LUBRICATING THE SNOWTHROWER
Lubricate the following locations at least once per year, or every 25h of use.
1.
Place the unit on a level surface, turn the fuel shut-off valve to CLOSED,
and remove the POWER key.
2.
Position speed select lever in the first forward gear.
3.
Lubricate the control lever linkage with fresh, clean engine oil.
4.
Lubricate the chute deflector with fresh, clean engine oil.
5.
Lubricate the discharge chute with lithium grease.
6.
Lubricate both wheel axles with lithium grease.
7.
Lubricate the auger shaft assembly with grease.
8.
Place cardboard or a towel in front of the auger housing, then pivot the
snowthrower up on the front of the auger housing.
9.
Remove screws from bottom panel and remove the panel.
10. Taking great care not to allow grease or oil to contact the friction wheel or
disc drive plate, pour a small amount of fresh, clean engine oil to a clean
cloth and wipe oil onto the hex shaft.
11. Move the speed select lever to highest gear and wipe oil onto remaining
half of hex shaft.
12. Lubricate the sprocket and chain with fresh, clean engine oil.
Reinstall bottom panel and pivot snowthrower down onto the wheels.
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