Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service Interval | Maintenance Procedure |
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After the first 2 hours |
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Yearly |
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Yearly or before storage |
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Preparing for Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval | Maintenance Procedure |
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Yearly |
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Move the machine to a level surface.
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Stop the machine, remove the electric-start key, wait for all movement to stop, and remove the battery pack(s) from the machine before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing the machine.
Checking and Adjusting the Skids
Maintenance Service Interval | Maintenance Procedure |
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Yearly |
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Check the skids to ensure that the auger does not contact the paved surface. Adjust the skids as needed to compensate for wear (Figure 19).
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Loosen the skid bolts.
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Slide a 5 mm (3/16 inch) board underneath the scraper.
Note: Using a thinner board results in a more aggressive scraper; using a thicker board results in a less aggressive scraper.
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Lower the skids to the ground.
Note: Ensure that the skids are flat on the ground.
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Tighten the skid bolts.
Adjusting the Auger Cable
Maintenance Service Interval | Maintenance Procedure |
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After the first 2 hours |
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Yearly |
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If the drive belt slips or squeals under a heavy load, adjust the auger cable.
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Loosen the nut on the lower cable clamp, but do not remove it (Figure 20).
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Pull the cable up to remove some slack (Figure 20).
Important: Do not remove all the slack from the cable. Removing all the slack from the cable prevents the auger from stopping properly.
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Hold the cable in place and tighten the nut (Figure 20).
Adjusting the Transmission Cable
Maintenance Service Interval | Maintenance Procedure |
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After the first 2 hours |
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Yearly |
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If the wheels easily stall out, or if the wheels drive without engaging the self-propel handle, adjust the transmission cable.
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Loosen the nut on the upper cable clamp, but do not remove it (Figure 21).
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Pull the cable down to remove most of the slack in the cable (Figure 21).
Important: Do not remove all the slack from the cable. Removing all the slack from the cable may cause the wheels to engage without engaging the self-propel handle.
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Tighten the nut (Figure 21).
Replacing the Drive Belts
If the auger drive belt or the traction-drive belt becomes worn, oil-soaked, or otherwise damaged, have an Authorized Service Dealer replace the belt.