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TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN ....... ,.................................
@ The left hand wheel is secured to the axle with a klick
pin(SeeFig 12A) Thisunitwasshippedwiththiskiick
pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position
@ For ease of maneuverability, inlight snow conditions,
disconnect the ktick pin from the wheel locked posit ion
and push into the single wheel drive (unlocked axle
hole only) position (See Fig 12B)
@ Make surethat the klick pin is in the single wheel drive
position of the axle only and not through the locked
position
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
® If the snow thrower must be moved without 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, familiarize
yourself wilh the snow thrower Be sure you under-
stand the function and location ot all controls
NOTE: Check lension of clutch cables before starling the
engine, (See ToAdjust The Control Cables paragraph on
page 18 )
® Be sure that all lasteners are tighl
@ Make sure the height adjust skids are properly ad-
justed (SeeToAdjust Skid Height paragraph on page
17)
® Checkfire pressure (14to 17 pounds) See side oftire
for maximum inflation Do not exceed listed maximum
pressure.
FILL OIL
This snow thrower was shipped with a container of 5W30
motor oil This oil must be added to the engine before
operating. Removethe oil fi]lcap/dipstick and fillthe crank
case to FULL line on dipstick (26 ounces) (See Fig 14)
NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual oil
Check frequently when filling the crankcase, Do not
over fill
Tighten the till cap!dipstick securely each time you check
the oil level
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
FILL GAS
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or those using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation and forma-
tion of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the
fuel system of an engine while in storage
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage for 30 days or longer Start the
KLICK PIN
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FIG. 12A
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KLICK PIN
FIG, 12B
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OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
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LOCK ED
2-WHEEL DRIVE
_CKED
POSITION
SINGLE WHEEL DRIVE
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engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are
empty, Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber Use fresh fuel next sea-
son (See storage instructions on page 24 for additional
information )
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur
Fittthe fuellank withclean, fresh, unleaded grade automo-
tive gasoline Be sure lhat the container you pour the
gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other foreign
particles Never use gasoline that may be stale from long
periods of s_orage in the container
NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST
BE BETWEEN FULL
AND ADD MARK
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