OPERATION
NOTE: It is not recommended to operate the snow thrower
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
overgravelorrockysurfaces.Objectssuchasgravel,rocks
or other debris, can easily be picked up and thrown by the
impeller, which can cause serious personal injury, property
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 20)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from
the factory already filled with oil.
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
use extra caution and be sure skid plates are adjusted
to lowest (highest scraper clearance) position.
1. Check engine oil with snow thrower on level ground.
2.
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.
1
2.
. Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Adjust skidplatesbylooseningthehexnuts, thenmov-
ing skid plate to desired position. Be sure both plates
are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 19)
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
•
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.
AUGER
HOUSING
SCRAPER BAR
SKID PLATE
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
HEX
NUTS
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 18
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
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 18)
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.
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.
TO USE DRIFT CUTTERS (See Fig. 19)
Use the drift cutters to cut through deep snowdrifts that are
higher than the front of the snow thrower.
•
Loosen upper adjustment nut enough to allow drift
cutter to be raised to highest position and tighten nut
securely. Repeat for opposite side of snow thrower.
When not using drift cutters, loosen adjustment nut,
lower to storage position and tighten nut securely.
RECOIL (AUXILIARY)
ON / OFF
STARTER HANDLE
SWITCH
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
•
ENGINE OIL FILL
CAP / DIPSTICK
CHOKE
CON-
TROL
AUGER
HOUSING
STARTER
BUTTON
STORAGE
POSITION
DRIFT
CUTTER
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
ADJUST-
MENT NUT
PRIMER
FIG. 19
POWER
CORD
PLUG
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
NOTE: ALL ITEMS ARE SHOWN IN THEIR TYPICAL LOCATION.
ACTUAL LOCATION MAY VARY WITH ENGINE ON YOUR UNIT.
FIG. 20
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