Section 4: Operation; Pre-Operation Checklist - Troy-Bilt 42010 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Section
4
Operation

Pre-operation checklist

1. Review Section 1, "Safety" and
Section 3, "Controls" in this manual.
2. Check the unit for any loose or
missing hardware. Tighten or replace
as needed.
3. Check inside the auger housing and
the discharge chute and remove any
debris.
4. Check the engine oil level:
a. Move the unit onto a level surface.
b. Remove the engine oil dipstick (O,
Fig. 4-1).
c. Wipe the oil from the dipstick with a
clean cloth.
d. Screw the dipstick back into the
engine.
e. Remove the engine oil dipstick (O ,
Fig. 4-1) again.
f. The oil level should be between the
"FULL" and the "ADD" marks on the
dipstick. Refer to the engine owner
manual for proper engine oil specifi-
cations.
WARNING
DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL ENGINE
CRANKCASE HAS BEEN FILLED WITH
OIL. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
INSTRUCTION WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS
ENGINE DAMAGE.
5. Remove the gasoline tank fill cap (A)
and check the level of gasoline in the
gasoline tank.
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Fig. 4-1
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