OPERATION
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 16)
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO ADJUST SKID PLATES (See Fig. 17)
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
NOTE: The wrench provided in your parts bag may be
used to adjust the skid plates.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)
The engine on your snow thrower has been shipped from
the factory already filled with oil.
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
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.
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.
•
To change engine oil, see “TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL”
in the Maintenance section of this manual.
to be cleared is uneven.
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.
ADD GASOLINE (See Fig. 17)
•
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.
damage or damage to the snow thrower.
•
•
If snow thrower must be operated over gravel surface,
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.
WARNING: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open flame.
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.
2.
Adjust skid plates by loosening the hex nuts, then
Adjust skid plates by loosening the rear 1/2" hex nut
moving skid plate to desired position. Be sure both
only,thenmovingskidplatetodesiredposition.Besure
plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
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
both plates are adjusted evenly. Tighten securely.
HIGH POSITION
(LOW GROUND
CLEARANCE)
AUGER
HOUSING
30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start
SCRAPER BAR
SKID PLATE
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.
HEX
NUTS
LOW POSITION (HIGH GROUND CLEARANCE)
FIG. 16
SCRAPER BAR (See Fig. 16)
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.
RECOIL (AUXILIARY)
ON / OFF
STARTER HANDLE
SWITCH
GASOLINE
FILLER CAP
ENGINE OIL FILL
CAP / DIPSTICK
CHOKE
CON-
TROL
STARTER
BUTTON
SAFETY
IGNITION
KEY
PRIMER
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.
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FIG. 17
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