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Maintenance, Warning – Snapper 42" Single-Stage Snowthrower User Manual

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Maintenance

Schedule For Normal Care

General Lubrication

Lubricate the snow thrower 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.

• Grease the chute ring gear.

• Grease the snow thrower-hitch pivot points.

• Grease 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.