User guide

ENGLISH
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OM6400
MAINTENANCE CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SERVICE RECORDS
Fill in dates as you
c
omplete regular
service.
Before
Each
Use
First
2
Hours
Every
5
Hours
Every
10
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Each
Season
Before
Storage
SERVICE DATES
Check Engine Oil Level
√ √ √
Change Engine Oil
√ √
Check And Tighten All Screws and Nuts
√ √
Check Spark Plug
√ √
Adjust Drive Belt
√ √ √
Check Fuel
√
Drain Fuel
√
Check Auger Clutch Cable Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)
√ √
Check Traction Clutch Cable Adjustment
(See Cable Adjustment)
√ √
Lubricate All Pivot Points
√
√
Lubricate Auger Shaft
(See Shear Bolt Replacement)
√ √
Lubricate Drive Chains and Sprockets
√ √
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Illustrations begin on page 3.
Use the following maintenance section to keep
y
our unit in good operating condition. All the
ma
intenance information for the engine is in the
engine manufacturer’s instructions. Before you
s
tart the engine, read this book.
WARNING: Before you make an in-
s
pection, adjustment (except
c
arburetor), or repair, dis
connect
the wir
e from the spark plug.
General Recommendations
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cov-
er items that have been subjected to operator
a
buse or negligence. To
receive full value from
the warranty,
the operator must maintain the
snow thrower as instructed in this manual.
S
ome adjustments must be made periodically to
p
roperly maintain the snow thrower.
After Each Use
Check for any loose or damaged parts.
Tighten any loose fasteners.
Check and maintain the auger.
Check controls to make sure they are
functioning properly.
If any parts are worn or damaged, replace
immediately.
A
ll adjustments in the Maintenance section of
t
his manual should be checked at least once
e
ach season.
A
s Required
The following adjustment should be preformed
m
ore than once each season.
1. A
djust the auger drive belt after the first 2 to
4 hours, again at mid-season, and twice
e
ach season thereafter. See “How To Adjust
T
he Auger Drive Belt” in the Maintenance
section.
Lubrication
Every 10 Hours (Figu
re 9)
1. Lubricate the Zerk fittings (1) every ten
hours with a grease gun.
2. E
ach time a shear bolt is replaced, the auger
shaft must be greased.
3. L
ubricate all pivot points.
Every 25 Hours
Chute Rotation Gear
(Figure 4) L
ubricate the chute rotation gear (1)
with automotive type oil.
Chains
1. (Figure 2)
Move the speed shift lever (6) to
first gear.
2. R
emove the gas from the gas tank. Stand
the snow thrower up on the front end of the
auger housing (
4).
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out-
door
s, away from fire or flame.
3. (Figure 16) Loosen the bolts (3) on each
side of the bottom panel (2).
4. R
emove the bottom panel (2).
5. (Figur
e 10) Lubricate the chains (5) with a
chain type lubricant.
6. W
ipe the hexshaft and sprockets (6) with
5W3
0 motor oil.
NOTE: If grease or oil come in contact
with the dis
c drive plate (1) or the friction
wheel (3), damage can result. Clean off
a
ny oil or grease with an alcohol based sol-
vent.
7. (Figur
e 16) Install the bottom panel (2).
8. Ti
ghten the bolts (3) on each side of the bot-
tom panel (2).
Items Not To Lubricate (Figure 10)
1. Do not lubricate the hex shaft and sprock-
ets (6).
All bearings and bushings are life-
time lubricated. For storage, put a slight
amount of 5W-30 motor oil on a cloth and
w
ipe the h
ex shaft and sprockets (6) to
prevent rust.
2. If g
rease or oil comes in contact with the
disc drive plate (1)
or the friction wheel
(3),
the friction wheel (3) can be damaged.
Make sure to thoroughly clean the d
isc drive
plate (1) a
nd the friction wheel (3).