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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
• If the snow thrower must be moved with-
out the aid of the engine, it is easier to pull
the snow thrower by the handles rather
than pushing.
• Before you service or start the engine, fa-
miliarize yourself with the snow thrower.
Be sure you understand the function and
location of all controls.
NOTE: Check tension of clutch cables be-
fore starting the engine (See To Adjust The
Control Cables paragraph on page 19).
• Be sure that all fasteners are tight.
- Make sure the height adjust skids are
properly adjusted (See To Adjust Skid
Height paragraph
on page 18).
- Check tire pressure (14 to t7 pounds)_
See side of tire for maximum inflation. Do
not exceed listed maximum pressure
FILL OIL
This snow thrower was shipped with a con-
tainer of 5W30 motor oil. This oil must be
added to the engine before operating,
Re-
move the of! fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank
case to (FULL) line on dipstick (26 ounces)
(see figure below),
Oil FilltDipstick
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NOTE: Oil levelmusl be
NOTE: Engine may already contain
some
residual oil. Check frequently
when fill-
ing the crankcase.
Do not over fill,
Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely each
time you check the oil level
FILL GAS
WARNING: Experience indicates that alco-
hol blended fuels (called gasohol or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. Acidic gas can
damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage.
To avoid engine probtems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer,. Start the engine and let it
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run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty Use the carburetor bowl drain to
empty residual gasoline from the float cham-
ber Use fresh fuel next season (See
Storage instructions on page 23 and 24 for
additional information)
NOTE: Oil must be changed after the first 2
hours of operation to extend engine life.
For extreme cold operating conditions of 0°F
and below, use a partial synthetic 0W30
motor oil for easier starting
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent dam-
age may occur
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded
grade automotive gasoline. Be sure that the
container you pour the gasoline from is
clean and free from rust or other foreign par-
ticles, Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in the con-
tainer.
CAUTION:
Gasoline is flammable
and caution must be used when han-
dling or storing it.
Do not fill fuel tank while snow thro_ver is
running, when it is hot, or when snow
thrower is in an enclosed area
Keep away from open flame or an electrical
spark and DO NOT SMOKE while filling the
fuel tank,
Never fill the tank completely.
Fill the tank
to within 1/4"- 1/2" from the top to provide
space for expansion of fuel
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a fun-
nel or spout to prevent spilling,
Make sure to wipe up any spilled fuel before
starting the engine,
Store gasoline in a clean, approved con-
tainer and keep the cap in place on the con-
tainer,
TO STOP ENGINE
, To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to _
(STOP) position and remove
key Keep the key in a safe place. The
engine will not start without the key.
NOTE: DO NOT turn key.
TO START
ENGINE
(Electric
Starter)
Be sure that the engine has sufficient oil.
The snow thrower engine is equipped with a
120 volt A C. electric starter and recoil
starter. Before starting the engine, be cer-
tain that you have read the following infor-
mation:
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