Maintenance
SCHEDULE
CARE REQUIRED
FREQUENCY
LUBRICATION
Simplicity Winter Weight
Worm Gear Oil
Check auger gear case lubrication.**
Lubricate snowthrower.
25 Hours
10 Hours 10W Oil and Grease
Check tire pressure.
Monthly
N/A
Change engine oil.*✛
50 Hours✛ See Engine Manual
Clean or replace spark plug.✛
Check drive linkage/belt tension
Lubricate Axle Shafts
Yearly
4-6 Hours
Yearly
See Engine Manual
N/A
Lithium Grease
*
Change original oil after two hours of operation.
Check oil level each fall and spring.
**
✛
See your engine Owner’s Manual.
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure in each tire should be 20 psi (136 kPa)
and should be equal for both tires for best performance.
Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris
into the valve stem when tires are filled.
Figure 11. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK AUGER
GEAR CASE LUBRICATION
1.
2.
3.
Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
Remove the fill plug (Figure 12).
Check the lubricant level. It should be level with the
lower edge of the plug opening. If not, add Simplicity
Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil (available from your
dealer).
4.
Re-install fill plug, and tighten securely.
Fill Plug
Figure 12. Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication
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| Categories | Simplicity Snow Blower Manuals, Snow Blower Manuals |
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| Tags | Simplicity 1693984, Simplicity 1693985, Simplicity 1694242, Simplicity 1694435, Simplicity 1694439, Simplicity 860, Simplicity 960 |
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