Maintenance
The maintenance of a snow blower is essential to ensure its long life, reliability and safe use. Below is a more detailed list of recommendations and measures for snow blower maintenance:
Timing of maintenance: perform snow blower maintenance at least once a year, preferably at the end of the riding season. For a new snow blower, perform the first oil change after a few hours of use.
General condition check: Start maintenance by checking the general condition of the snow blower. This will help you assess the need and extent of maintenance. Check the following items:
Belts
Friction wheel
Check the brake pulley, the starter
Tire tread pattern and general condition
Engine oil level and quality
Engine oil change: Change the engine oil regularly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Make sure the oil is clean and of the correct type.
Change the spark plug: Change the spark plug regularly, as it affects start-up and efficient fuel combustion.
Greasing the bevel gear: Grease the bevel gear if necessary. Check the snow blower's owner's manual to see when this should be done.
Lubricating the cables: Lubricate the cables as necessary to keep the snow blower moving smoothly.
Greasing the throw tube swivel: Grease the throw tube swivel as needed.
Changing small engine gasoline: If the snow blower is left unused for long periods of time, change the gasoline to small engine gasoline, which preserves better and reduces the risk of fuel problems.
Recycle waste oils: ensure that old engine oils and other waste oils are properly recycled by taking them to the nearest recycling point.
If serious faults or problems are found during servicing, contact a qualified service agent or the manufacturer for repair.
Regular maintenance of the snow blower will help ensure its efficient and safe operation.
If your snow blower does not start up
Problems starting your snow blower can be caused by a number of factors, but outdated fuel and a spark plug are the two most common causes. Here's a more detailed explanation of each of these potential problems and how to fix them:
Outdated fuel:
Regular 95- or 98-octane fuel can become stale and lose its power during long periods of storage.
Outdated fuel can cause starting problems and engine malfunction.
Solution:
- Drain old fuel from the tank and carburetor, if possible.
- Add fresh gasoline containing a fuel stabilizer for long-term storage.
- Clean or replace the carburetor if necessary.
Spark plug:
The condition of the spark plug affects the ignition of the engine. A broken or worn plug will not create sufficient spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture. It is recommended that the spark plug be replaced at regular maintenance intervals.
Solution:
- Remove the old spark plug.
- Remove the old spark plug and replace the new one. Make sure that the new plug matches the type and temperature rating recommended by the engine manufacturer.
- Install the new spark plug and check its tip gap.
If these steps do not solve the problem, contact customer service. Problems can also be caused by other reasons, such as a blocked air filter or mechanical damage to the engine. It is important to regularly service your snow blower and use the correct fuel to ensure efficient and reliable operation in winter.