Snapper 1694874 - Manual (Page 12)

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Maintenance
Check Auger Gearbox Oil Level
Perform this check every season.
1. Remove the plug (A, Figure 3) from the side of the
auger gear box.
2. Add Simplicity Winter Weight Worm Gear Oil until the
oil level is even with the fill plug hole.
3. Reinstall the plug (A).
Figure 3. Auger Gear Box Oil
A. Fill Plug
A
Figure 4. Impeller Gear Box Oil
A. Fill Plug
A
Check the Impeller Gear Box Oil Level
Perform this check every season. The gear box oil
capacity is 12 oz. The gear box can be accessed from
the rear of the snowthrower attachment.
1. Remove the oil fill plug (A, Figure 4) from the top of
the gear box.
2. Insert a piece of wire into the gear box to check the
oil level.
3. Add 85W-90 gear lube oil if required. The box should
be approximately half full. Air space is required for oil
expansion.
4. Reinstall the plug.