Snapper LE317 - Section V - MAINTENANCE; STORAGE; Lubrication Chart

Section V - MAINTENANCE
D. REPLACE SPARK PLUG
Replace the Spark Plug at the beginning of
the season. The Spark Plug can be easily
accessed thru a round plastic plug located
on the L.H. side of the Control Panel. Pry
this Plug out. Remove the Spark Plug Wire
and, using a 3/4" Spark Plug Socket, remove
the Spark Plug. Before installing the new
Plug (Champion CJ-8Y), check the gap
(0.030"). Install Plug and snap Plastic Plug
back in place.
E. LUBRICATE THE SNOW THROWER
(1) Remove the Belt Guard and lubricate
the Idler Arm Pivot with WD-40 ™ .
(See Figure 5.1).
(2) Also, lubricate the Clutch/Brake Arm Pivot.
(3) Lubricate the Auger/Clutch Control
Handle Pivots with a light coat of SAE 30
Engine Oil.
F. CHECK RUBBER FLIGHTINGS CONDITION
The Rubber Flightings enable the Snow
Thrower to move forward. However, when
badly worn, their propelling action will
decline or completely cease. Your
SNAPPER Dealer is prepared to install new
Rubber Flightings.
G. CHECK SCRAPER BLADE
The Scraper Blade allows for a cleaner
path. If cracked, broken, or severly
worn; poor cleaning will result and
damage to bottom of snow thrower may
result.
5.1 It is important to provide good maintenance for your
SNAPPER SNOW THROWER. The better it is
maintained, the longer it will last. The following are
a few routine maintenance items which you can do.
However, if you would prefer, your local SNAPPER
dealer can perform these and many other services.
For the nearest SNAPPER Dealer, check your
telephone directory under the heading, LAWN
MOWERS. For engine parts or service, look
for a Tecumseh dealer under the heading,
ENGINES - Gasoline.
5.2 AT THE END OF EACH SEASON:
A. Add a fuel stabilizer to your last tank of fuel.
B. DRAIN FUEL TANK
Drain Fuel Tank and then start Engine and run
until Engine stalls. This will eliminate the
remainder of fuel in the fuel line and carburetor.
IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT DONE.
YOUR UNIT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT
TO START NEXT SEASON BECAUSE OF
CARBURETOR GUM AND CORROSION!
C. FLUSH OUT CHUTE RING (Located Under
Top Cover)
The Chute Ring is a rotating member within
the Auger Housing. This area can collect sand
and grit, during the course of the season,
resulting in difficult Chute rotation. Using a
garden hose with a nozzle, direct the water
stream at this joint and rotate Chute back
and forth. This should flush any grit out of
the joint.