MTD 179cc 208cc Horizontal Shaft OHV Snow Blower Owners Manual

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Pre-Operation Check
IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gaso-
line or oil in the engine. Running the engine  with
insufficient oil can cause serious engine  damage
and void the engine warranty.
Synthetic
0W-30
5W-30
-
40º-20º  0º 20º  40º
-20º -10º 0º
Operating     Oil Recommendations
Before starting engine, fill with oil, refer to viscosity
the
Engine
-30º
chart in Figure 2-2. Engine oil capacity is 600  ml. Do not      Figure 2-2: Oil Viscosity Chart
over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet  or exceed
U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for service
classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified  SG, SF will
show this designation on the container.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use nondetergent oil or
2-stroke
engine oil. It could shorten the  engine’s
service life.
Checking Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level
WARNING
Fill
between
high
and low
marks
surface with the engine stopped.
1
2
3
.
.
.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick  and wipe the
dipstick clean, Figure 2-3.
WARNING: Gasoline is
extremely flammable and
is explosive under certain
conditions.
Insert the cap/dipstick  into the oil filler neck, but do
not screw it in.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick.  If the level is low,
slowly add oil until oil level registers between high
(H) and low (L), Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3: Checking the oil level.
WARNING: Always keep
hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts.
Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are
flammable.
4.
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick  firmly before
starting engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may
cause smoking, hard starting,  or spark plug fouling.
Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to
minimize combustion chamber deposits)  with a minimum
of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never
use an oil/gasoline mixture  or dirty gasoline. Avoid
getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.  DO NOT use
E85 gasoline.
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely  flam-
mable and is explosive under certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine
stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks
in the area where the engine is refueled or where
gasoline is stored.
Figure 2-4:The fuel level indicator
Checking the Fuel Level
IMPORTANT: Before refueling, allow engine to cool
Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make
sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled
fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,
make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing of vapor.
two minutes.
1
.
.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill
tank until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Figure
2
2-4.
Be careful not to overfill.

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