Simplicity 560 - Normal Care; Off Season Storage; Starting after Storage; Normal Care Chart

Normal Care Chart
Care Required
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Every 25
Hours**
Yearly
Check auger gear case lubrication
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Lubricate snowthrower.
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Check tire pressure.
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Inspect battery (if equipped).
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Change engine oil.*
Eng.
Manual
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Clean or replace spark plug.
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Normal Care ____
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Before you store your snowthrower for the
off-season, take the following precautions:
NOTE
Fuel may be stored in the tank or in a
container for long periods if a gasoline
stabilizer is used. This additive, avail¬
able from your dealer, prevents for¬
mations of gum and varnish for up to
one year.
1. Prepare your snowthrower engine for
storage according to your engine
Owner’s Manual.
2. Lubricate the snowthrower as described
in the Normal Care section.
3. If equipped with a battery, disconnect
the cables or remove the battery from
the snowthrower. The battery should be
kept fully charged during storage.
4. Clean the snowthrower thoroughly.
Coat all exposed bare metal parts with a
good quality paint (available from your
dealer) or a light film of grease, oil or
automotive wax.
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. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline (unless
a fuel stabilizer was used).
3. Check to be sure engine fins are clean
and air flow is unobstructed.
4. Start the engine outdoors. Do not run
engine at high speeds immediately after
starting.
5. C heck the operation of the Controls. If
necessary lubricate the snowthrower to
improve operation of the spout control.
CHECK AUGER GEAR CASE
LUBRICATION
Place the snowthrower on a level surface.
Remove the pipe plug (A, figure 4). The
lubricant should be level with the hole. If
not, add Worm Gear Oil (available from
your dealer).
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