6. Install left wheel (if removed for draining oil). Be sure to install klik pin into proper hole in wheel axle (See “TO REMOVE WHEELS” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). 7. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine. 8. Refill engine with oil through oil dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see “PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS” section of this man u al. 9. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at “FULL” line on dipstick. 10. Wipe off any spilled oil. MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could cre ate a fire haz ard and/or dam age. SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the “PROD UCT SPEC I FI CATIONS” section of this manual. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep snow thrower housing free of any dirt or trash. Clean the outside of your snow thrower after each use. WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. • Keep finished surfaces/wheels free of gasoline, oil, etc. • We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your snow thrower unless the electrical system, muffler and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. 15 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjust ments: 1. Be sure throttle is in STOP position. 2. Remove safety ignition key. 3. Make sure the augers and all mov ing parts have completely stopped. 4. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it can not come in contact with plug. SNOW THROWER TO ADJUST SNOW THROWER HEIGHT See “TO ADJUST SKID PLATES” and “SCRAPER BAR” in the Operation section of this manual. CHUTE DEFLECTOR The chute deflector, attached to the top of the discharge chute, is provided to direct discharging snow away from the operator. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be re placed. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, nev er operate your snow thrower with the deflector removed or damaged. • To change direction and/or distance snow is dis charged, see “TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE” in the Oper a tion section of this manual. SHEAR BOLTS (See Fig. 22) AUGER SHEAR BOLTS Both right and left-hand augers are secured to the auger shaft with a shoulder/shear bolt and hex nut. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the augers, the shear bolts are designed to break, preventing damage to any other com po nents. If one or both augers do not turn when auger control lever is engaged, check to see if one or both of the bolts have sheared. To replace the shear bolts: 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 3. Align hole in auger hub with hole in auger shaft and install a new 1/4-20 x 2" shoulder/shear bolt and spacer. Install 1/4-20 lock nut and tighten securely. CAUTION: Do not sub sti tute. Use only original equip ment shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower. 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. Replace safety ignition key IMPELLER SHEAR BOLTS The impeller is secured to the impeller shaft with two (2) capscrew/shear bolts and hex nuts. Should a foreign object or ice become lodged in the impeller, the capscrews are de signed to break, preventing damage to any other compo nents. If impeller does not turn when auger control lever is engaged, check to see if the capscrews have sheared. To replace the capscrew/shear bolts: 1. Disengage all controls and move throttle control to STOP position. Wait for all moving parts to stop. 2. Remove safety ignition key and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 3. Align holes in impeller hub with holes in impeller shaft and install two (2) new 1/4-20 x 1-5/8" capscrew/shear bolts. Install 1/4-20 locknuts and tighten securely. CAUTION: Do not substitute. Use only original equip ment capscrew/shear bolts as sup plied with your snow thrower. 4. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. TO REMOVE BELT COVER (See Fig. 23) 1. Remove the two (2) screws securing belt cover to frame. 2. Remove belt cover. 3. Replace belt cover by installing cover and screws and tighten securely. FRAME BELT COVER SCREWS FIG. 23 AUGER SHAFT 1/4-20 x 2 SHOULDER / SHEAR BOLT 1/4-20 LOCK NUT IMPELLER SHAFT 1/4-20 x 1-5/8 CAPSCREW / SHEAR BOLT 1/4-20 LOCKNUT IMPELLER HUB AUGER HUB AUGER HUB FIG. 22 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE BELTS (See Fig. 24) The auger and traction drive belts are not adjustable. If the belts are damaged or begin to slip from wear, they should be replaced. It is recommended that ...