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• Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.
• Do not overload the snowthrower by clearing snow at
too fast a rate. If the engine slows down, shift the
snowthrower into a lower gear to reduce the forward
speed.
• In wet or slushy conditions, maintain maximum engine
speed, and do not overload the engine to prevent
clogging the discharge chute.
• If the front of the snowthrower tends to ride up, reduce
the forward speed by shifting the snowthrower into a
lower gear. If the front still tends to ride up, lift up on
both handgrips to hold down the front of snowthrower.
• If the wheels slip, shift the snowthrower into a lower
gear to reduce the forward speed.
• After clearing the snow, let the engine run for a few
minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing. Engage
the auger/impeller to clear any remaining snow from
inside the housing. Shut off the engine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and remove all ice and snow from
the snowthrower.
• With the engine shut off, pull the recoil starter handle
several times to prevent the recoil starter from freezing
up.
• When you are not using the snowthrower, close the fuel
shutoff valve and remove the key.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Initially
• Check the engine oil level.
1
Refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level on page 18.
• Check the auger gearbox grease and add grease if necessary. Refer to
Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease on page 18.
• Adjust the skids and the scraper.
2
Refer to Adjusting the Skids and the Scraper
on page 19.
• Adjust the speed selector.
3
Refer to Adjusting the Speed Selector on page 20.
1 Hour
• Inspect and adjust the traction drive belt. Refer to Adjusting the Traction Drive
Belt on page 20.
• Inspect and adjust the auger/impeller drive belt. Refer to Adjusting the
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22.
2 Hours • Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 22.
5 Hours
• Inspect and adjust or replace the traction drive belt if necessary. Refer to
Adjusting the Traction Drive Belt on page 20, or to Replacing the Traction Drive
Belt on page 21.
• Inspect and adjust or replace the auger/impeller drive belt if necessary. Refer to
Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22, or to Replacing the
Auger/Impeller Drive Belt on page 22.
10 Hours
• Check the auger gearbox grease and add grease if necessary. Refer to
Checking the Auger Gearbox Grease on page 18.
15 Hours
• Oil and grease the internal moving parts. Refer to Lubricating the Snowthrower
on page 23.
25 Hours • Change the engine oil. Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 22.
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