Eskimo Z71T8 - Manuel (Page 8)

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Operator's Manual
51cc and 71cc Shark™ Power Ice Augers
mAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
AUGER mAINTENANCE
1. The gear case has 4 oz. of lithium grease installed at the factory.
It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and
the grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is
below top of the gears. DO NOT OvERFIll.
2. Keep all screws, nuts, and bolts tight.
3. For cold weather operation, store the unit in a cool
environment. Transferring the unit from a warm to a cold place
can cause the build up of harmful condensation.
4. Always replace blade protector when power auger is not in
use.
5. If blade performance decreases, turn unit off and disconnect
spark plug wire. Carefully inspect cutting edge of blades for
any knicks or shiny areas. If blades show any of these signs,
they need to be resharpened or replaced.
ENGINE mAINTENANCE
Please read the maintenance schedule and observe these
recommendations to extend the life of your engine.
Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-
free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution. To help
you properly care for your engine, the following pages include
a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and
simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special
tools, are best handled by professionals and are normally
performed by a technician or other qualified mechanic.
maintenance, replacement or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or individuals. However,
all authorized warranty repairs must be handled by an
authorized service center.
mAINTENANCE ITEm
Every 8 hours
(daily)
Every 20 hours
or seasonally Yearly
Clean Engine and Check Bolts & Nut X
Air Filter Check X
(See Air Filter section) Clean X
Replace X X
Spark Plug (Gap .028”) Check/
Adjust
X
(See Spark Plug section) Replace X
mAINTENANCE SCHEDUlE
The maintenance schedule applies to normal operating
conditions. If you operate your engine under unusual
conditions, such as sustained high-load or high-temperature
operation, or use in unusually wet or dusty conditions, consult
your servicing dealer for recommendations applicable to your
individual needs and use.
CAUTION
TO PREvENT ACCIDENTAl STARTING:
AvOID INjURY! ENGINE mUST BE TURNED OFF AND
COOl, AND SPARk PlUG WIRE mUST BE REmOvED
FROm SPARk PlUG BEFORE CHECkING AND
ADjUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPmENT.
AvOID INjURY! TEmPERATURE OF mUFFlER AND
NEARBY AREAS mAY ExCEED 150º F (65º C). AvOID
THESE AREAS.
AvOID INjURY! CHECk AUGER OFTEN FOR lOOSE NUTS
AND BOlTS. kEEP THESE ITEmS TIGHTENED.
AvOID INjURY! NEvER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEl IN
THE TANk INSIDE A BUIlDING. POTENTIAl SPARkS
mAY BE PRESENT FOR IGNITION OF FUEl AND FUEl
vAPORS.
AvOID INjURY! AN ADUlT mUST AlWAYS DO
mAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ON ENGINE AND AUGER.
AvOID INjURY! ENGINE mUST BE SHUT-OFF, COOl, AND
SPARk PlUG WIRE REmOvED BEFORE ANY REPAIR OR
mAINTENANCE CAN BE DONE.