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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 AdjustThe
Control Cables paragraph on page !g).
• 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 17 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 oiloThis oil must be
added to the engine before operating. Re-
move the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the crank
case to (FULL) line on dipstick (26 ounces)
(see figure below).
Fill/Dipstick
NOTE: Oil level must be
between full and add
mark.
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 gasohot or those
using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois-
ture which leads to separation and formation
of acids during storage. A_idic gas can
damage the fue! system o! an engine while
in storage.
To avoid engine problems, 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 bow! 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 in!ormation).
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 state
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 fil! fuel tank while snow thrower 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 fue! 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-
tainen
TO STOP ENGINE
To stop engine, move the throttle control
lever to _ (STOP) positton 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.Co electric starter and recoil
starter. Before starting the engine, be cer-
tain that you have read the following infor-
mation:
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