Simplicity 1691522 - Page 12

Normal Care
SCHEDULE FOR NORMAL CARE
A schedule for normal, routine care is given in the
following chart.
Care Required
Schedule
Clean snow and ice from
snowthrower.
After Each Use.
Lubricate snowthrower. Every ten hours or at least
(figure 14)
once a year.
Inspect, adjust and
Once a year or more often
lubricate drive chain.
under frequent use.
Normal Care Chart
A WARNING
For your personal safety, disengage PTO, stop
engine, remove key, set parking brake, and be sure
snowthrower auger has stopped turning before
attempting to maintain, service or adjust the
snowthrower.
NORMAL STORAGE
Between snow removal jobs, the tractor and snow¬
thrower are best stored in a cool, dry area. If the unit is
stored in a warm (above freezing temperature) area, it
should be moved outdoors and allowed to cool before
beginning work. Otherwise, the snow may melt on the
warm surfaces of the snowthrower and then freeze where
it can cause jams.
Before returning the unit to storage, stop the tractor and
remove key from ignition. Then brush off all snow from
both the snowthrower and the tractor. If possible, restart
the tractor engine and allow it to idle for about 5 minutes.
This will help melt and dry up snow in hidden areas of the
engine. These efforts will help avoid freezeups that might
otherwise hinder easy starting and operation the next
time the unit is needed.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
To protect your snowthrower, store it in an enclosed dry
area. Prepare the snowthrower for off-season storage as
follows:
1. Remove snowthrower from tractor.
2. Hose or brush the main housing to remove all dirt
and chipped paint.
3. Paint or lightly coat with oil any area where paint has
worn or chipped away.
4. Lubricate snowthrower (figure 14).
5. Store the snowthrower in a dry place. Store the belt
in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight.
6. To save space, the hitch can be removed for storage
by removing the two pins and spring clips attaching
to the snowthrower. and by removing the belt from
the snowthrower auger pulley.
7. If the tractor is to be used in warm weather, remove
the winterizing deflector and carburetor shield to
avoid engine overheating and damage.
Figure 13. Drive Chain
A. Screws
B. Nuts H.
Spacers
C. Clamps 1 . Nuts
D. Screw
J.
Chain
E. Chain Guard K.
Auger Sprocket
F. Nuts L.
Drive Shaft Housing
G. Drive Shaft Sprocket
M.
Flange Nut
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