To Use Wheel Lockout Pin; Before Starting The Engine; Fill Oil; Fill Gas - Craftsman 536.886120 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION
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TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN
® The left handwheel is securedto the axle with a klick
pin (See Fig+ 12A). This unit was shipped with this
klick pin in the locked (through wheel hole) position
® Forease of maneuverabilityin lightsnowconditions,
disconnectthe klickpinfromthe wheel lockedposition
and push intothe single wheel drive (unlocked axle
hole only) position (See Fig 12B),
® Make sure that the klick pin is in the single wheel
drive position of the axle only and not through the
locked position+
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Q lithe snow thrower must be moved withoutthe aid of
the engine, itis easier to pull the snowthrower by the
handles rather than pushing.
® Before you service or start the engine, familiarize
yourself with the snow thrower, Be sure you
understand the function and {ocation of all controls.
NOTE: Check tension of clutchcables before starting the
engine°(See To Adjust The Control Cables paragraph on
page 19),,
® Be sure that all fasteners are tight..
® Make sure the height adjust skids are properly
adjusted (See To Adjust Skid Height paragraph on
page 18).
@ Check tire pressure (14 to 17 pounds). See side of
tire for maximum inflation. Do not exceed maximum
pressure+
FILL OIL:
This snow thrower was shipped with a container of
5W30 oil+ This oil must be added to the engine before
operating.+ Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick and fill the
crank case to FULL line on dipstick (21 ounces) (See Fig,
14)+
NOTE: Engine may already contain some residual
oli. Check frequently when filling the crankcase. Do
not over-fill.
Tightenthe fillcap/dipstick securelyeach 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 motoroil for easier starting.
FILL GAS:
Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded grade
automotive gasoline. Be su re that the container you pour
the gasoline from is clean and free from rust or other
foreign particles,, Never use gasoline that may be stale
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KUCK PIN
LOCKED
POSITION
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FIG. 12A
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KLICK PIN
UNLOCKED
POSITION
SINGLE WHEEL DRIVE
FIG. 12B
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(_ NOTE: OIL LEVEL MUST
BE BETWEEN FULL
AND ADD MARK
FIG.13
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasoholor those using ethanol or methanol)
can attractmoisturewhichleads toseparation and forma-
tion of acids during storage the fuel system of an engine
while in 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 Ionger_Start the
engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetor are
empty,,Use the carburetor bowl drain to empty residual
gasoline from the float chamber (Fig, 37, page 25)_ Use
fresh fuel next season,, (See Storage instructions on
page 25 for additional information,.)
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fue_temk or permanent d.m+m+_ge may occur.
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