Regular Maintenance
NORMAL CARE
Every 25
Care
See Paae
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Check auger gear case lubrication.*
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Lubricate
snowthrower.
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Check tire pressure.
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Change engine oil.**+
Clean or replace spark plug.+
Check discharge control.
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The transmission and auger gear case have been factory lubricated for life. If lubricant should leak
out, have transmission or auger gear case inspected by your dealer.
**Change
original oil after two hours of operation.
See your engine Owner’s Manual.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
6. Check the operation of the controls. If necessary,
lubricate the snowthrower to improve operation of the
spout control.
Before you store your snowthrower for the off-season,
read the Maintenance and Storage instructions in the
Safety Rules section and take the following precautions:
7.
Store snowthrower in the wheels down, operating
If stored in any other position, oil from
NOTE: Gasoline, if permitted to stand unused for extend-
ed periods (30 days or more), may develop gummy
deposits which can adversely affect the engine carbure-
tor and cause engine malfunction. To avoid this condi-
tion, add a gasoline stabilizer to the fuel tank or drain all
fuel from the system before placing unit in storage.
crankcase could enter cylinder head, causing a ser-
vice problem. Store in a protected area and cover for
additional
protection.
CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE
LUBRICATION
1.
Prepare your snowthrower engine for storage accord-
ing to the instructions found in the engine Owner’s
Manual.
1.
2.
Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
Remove the pipe plug (A, figure 6). The lubricant
should be level with the hole. If not, add Simplicity
Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your
dealer).
2.
Lubricate the snowthrower as described in the
LUBRICATION section.
3..
Clean the snowthrower thoroughly. Coat all exposed
bare metal parts with a good quality paint (available
from you dealer) or a light film of grease, oil or auto-
motive wax.
3.
Re-install pipe plug.
STARTING AFTER STORAGE
1.
Remove the spark plug and wipe dry. Crank engine a
few times to blow excess oil out of plug hole. Then
reinstall plug.
2.
3.
Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline (unless a
er was used).
stabiliz-
Check to be sure engine fins are clean and air flow is
unobstructed.
4.
5.
Check engine oil and lubricate snowthrower.
Start the engine outdoors. Do not run engine at high
speeds immediately after starting.
Figure 6. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication
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