Powersmart DB7659 - Maintaining & Servicing Your Snow Thrower; General Maintenance and Storage

Maintaining & Servicing Your Snow Thrower
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance.
• The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the snow
thrower as instructed in this manual.
• Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to make sure these are tight.
Before servicing, repairing, lubricating, or inspecting, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait
until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
Engine
For engine maintenance, refer to the Servicing Your Engine Section of the engine manual.
Tire Pressure
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure to between 15 psi and 20 psi. Refer to
Setup in the Assembly Section of this manual for proper filling procedures. If the tire pressure is not
equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear .These should
be checked periodically and replaced when necessary.
To replace skid shoes:
• Remove the carriage bolts and nuts securing each skid
shoe to the auger housing.
• Reassemble new skid shoes with hardware just removed.
Make sure the skid shoes are adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate:
• Remove both skid shoes and hardware including carriage
bolts and nuts which attach shave plate to snow thrower
housing. For location of shave plate.
• Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of the
carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing.
• Reinstall skid shoes. Tighten securely.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when
the last possibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage
instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years.
• Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.
• If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rust proof the machine using a light oil or
silicone to coat the snow thrower.
• Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
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