Check the Oil Level
Check the engine oil level
with the snow thrower
stopped and in a level
position.
1. Remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick and wipe it
clean.
2. Insert and remove the
dipstick without screwing it
into the filler neck.
3. If the level is low [1], fill to
the edge of the oil filler
hole [2] with the
recommended oil
(page
11).
4. Reinstall the oil filler
cap/dipstick.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low
oil level can cause engine
damage.
Check the Scraper Blade
The scraper blade [1] wears
with normal use and must be
replaced when it reaches its
service limit. The scraper
blade thickness and
adjustment determine the
clearance between the
rubber paddles and the
ground.
Refer to "Scraper Blade" on
page 13
for complete
inspection and adjustment
procedures.
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Add Fuel
This engine is certified to operate on regular petrol with a research
octane rating of 91 or higher.
Never use stale or contaminated petrol or an oil/petrol mixture. Avoid
getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.
You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10%
ethanol (E10) or 5% methanol by volume. In addition, methanol must
contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.
Use of fuels with content of ethanol or methanol greater than shown
above may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also
damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of the fuel system.
Engine damage or performance problems that result from using a fuel
with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above
are not covered under warranty.
Petrol is highly flammable and explosive, and you can be
burned or seriously injured when refueling.
• Stop the engine and let it cool before refueling.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Refuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
(more than 4 weeks before next use), refer to "FUEL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE" on
page 18
deterioration.
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Add fuel to the shoulder of the filler neck [1]. Do not overfill. Wipe
up spilled fuel before starting the engine.
3. Tighten the fuel tank cap.
Move the snow thrower at least 3 meters away from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Be careful not to spill fuel
when filling your fuel tank. Damage caused by spilled fuel is not
covered under warranty.
WARNING
for information regarding fuel
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