OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 18)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
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Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck. Do not over-
fill. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with
a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30
days to assure fuel freshness.
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
used to adjust the skid plates.
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
Skid plates are located on each side of the auger housing
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
and adjust the clearance between the scraper bar and the
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
ground surface. Adjust skid plates evenly to proper height
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
for current surface conditions. For removal of snow in
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
normal conditions, such as a paved driveway or sidewalk,
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
place skid plates in the highest position (lowest scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
clearance) to give a 1/8" clearance between the scraper
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
bar and the ground. Use a middle position if the surface
to be cleared is uneven.
to be cleared is uneven.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gaso-
hol or 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 of
30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines
and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. SeeStorageInstructionsforadditional
information. Never use engine or carburetor
cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
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If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
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If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1.
1.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.
Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
2.
moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure both
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Besure
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
CHOKE
CONTROL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP / DIPSTICK
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
AUGER
HOUSING
SCRAPER BAR
SKID PLATE
STARTER
BUTTON
HEX
NUTS
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 17
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 17)
The scraper bar is not adjustable, but is reversible. After
considerable use it may become worn. When it has worn
almost to the edge of the housing, it can be reversed,
providing additional service before requiring replacement.
Replace a damaged or worn scraper bar.
PRIMER
RECOIL
STARTER
HANDLE
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
ON / OFF
SWITCH
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped, from
the factory, already filled with oil.
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
1.
2.
Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
FIG. 18
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert
the dipstick and screw tight, wait for a few seconds,
remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until
“FULL” mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.
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To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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