Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
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- ? Installing the Upper Handle
- ? Installing the Wheel-Clutch-Cable Ends
- ? Installing the Traction-Control Linkage
- ? Installing the Chute-Control Rod
- ? Connecting the Headlight and Handwarmer Wires to the Engine
- ? Installing the Snow-Cleanout Tool
- ? Checking the Engine-Oil Level
- ? Checking and Adjusting the Tire Pressure
- ? Checking the Skids and Scraper
- ? Checking the Operation of the Traction Drive
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- Maintenance Safety
- Preparing for Maintenance
- Checking the Engine-Oil Level
- Checking and Adjusting the Skids and Scraper
- Checking and Adjusting the Traction Cable
- Checking and Adjusting the Auger/Impeller Cable
- Checking the Auger-Gearbox-Oil Level
- Changing the Engine Oil
- Lubricating the Hex Shaft
- Replacing the Spark Plug
- Adjusting the Discharge-Chute Latch
- Replacing the Drive Belts
- Replacing the Headlight Bulb
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Figure42
1.Tab
2.1.5mm(1/16inch)
4.Iftheauger/impellercableisnotproperly
adjusted,dothefollowingsteps:
5.Loosenthejamnut(Figure43).
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Figure43
1.Jamnut2.Turnbuckle
6.Loosenortightentheturnbucklethatadjuststhe
tensiononthecable(Figure43).
7.Adjusttheturnbuckleuntilyouobtaintheproper
gap.
8.Tightenthejamnut.
9.Insertthe2screwsthatyoupreviouslyremoved
onthebeltcover.
10.Iftheauger/impellercableisproperlyadjusted
butaproblemremains,contactanAuthorized
ServiceDealer.
Checkingthe
Auger-Gearbox-OilLevel
ServiceInterval:Yearly—Checktheauger-gearbox
oilandaddoilifnecessary.
1.Movethemachinetoalevelsurface.
2.Cleantheareaaroundthepipeplug(Figure44).
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Figure44
1.Pipeplug
3.Removethepipeplugfromthegearbox.
4.Checktheoillevelinthegearbox.Theoilshould
beatthepointofoverowingatthelleropening.
5.Iftheoillevelislow,addGL-5orGL-6,SAE
85-95EPgearoillubricanttothegearboxuntil
thepointofoverow.
Note:Donotusesyntheticoil.
6.Installthepipepluginthegearbox.
ChangingtheEngineOil
ServiceInterval:Aftertherst5hours—Changethe
engineoil.
Every50hours—Changetheengineoil.
Changetheengineoilevery25operatinghours
whenoperatingtheengineunderaheavyload.
Ifpossible,runtheengineforafewminutesbefore
changingtheoilbecausewarmoilowsbetterand
carriesmorecontaminants.
EngineoilcapacityModels38801and38802:
0.89to0.95L(30to32oz)
OilviscosityRefertoFigure39.
APIserviceclassicationSJorhigher
UseFigure45belowtoselectthebestoilviscosityfor
theoutdoortemperaturerangeexpected:
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