Snapper 1694874 - Manual (Page 11)

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Maintenance
Schedule For Normal Care
General Lubrication
Lubricate the snowthrower as shown in Figure 2. Where
an oil can is shown use 30 weight oil. Where a grease
gun is shown, use lithium grease. Lubricate the following
areas:
• Oil the chute deflector.
• Oil the deflector locking control.
• Grease the chute ring gear.
• Grease the snowthrower-hitch pivot points.
• Grease the auger bearings.
• Grease the the auger shaft grease fittings.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on
the unit only when the engine is stopped and all
moving parts have stopped. Always remove the
ignition key before beginning maintenance or
adjustments to prevent accidental starting of the
engine.
Figure 2. Lubrication Points
Care Required Schedule
Clean snow and ice from After each use.
snowthrower.
Lubricate snowthrower.
Every 10 hours or at
least once a year.
Check gear box oil level. At least once a year.