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4.2 FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Check fuel level by looking at fuel level indicator on
rear of unit. Add fuel as required.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE FUEL and its
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS can result in death or
serious injury.
Handle fuel with extreme care.
ALWAYS use an approved fuel container.
No Smoking! No Lighted Materials! No Open
Flames!
Allow engine to cool before any service.
ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
Add fuel to fuel tank:
IMPORTANT: Two cycle engines require that oil be
mixed with fuel. Failure to mix oil with fuel will result in
seizure and severe damage to engine. DO NOT use
gasohol or gasoline containing alcohol because alcohol
will cause internal parts to deteriorate. See Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. See engine manual for proper fuel/oil mixture.
4. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt
from entering fuel tank.
5. Remove cap.
6. Fill fuel tank with mixture. Tank capacity is 1.2
quarts (1.1 liters).
NOTE: Fuel mixture left standing for prolonged periods
will begin to separate; thoroughly shake mixture before
use.
7. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
WARNING: ACCIDENTAL ENGINE START
UP can cause death or serious injury.
ALWAYS stop engine, remove key, and wait
for moving parts to stop before performing
maintenance or service.
HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
CAUTION: FUEL SPILLS may result in minor
or moderate injury and/or damage to unit. If
unit must be tipped, remove enough fuel so
that no spills will occur.
4.3 SERVICE POSITION
Place unit on a flat level surface.
4.4 ADJUST DISCHARGE CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
DANGER: ROTATING PARTS will cause
serious injury or death. NEVER reach into
discharge chute or housing while engine is
running.
If discharge chute deflector does not stay in set
position during operation, adjust chute by tightening
fasteners evenly until deflector stays in position.
NOTE: Use a T30 torx drive or a 3/16" (.19 cm) wide
straight screwdriver to tighten.
4.5 CHECK CLUTCH FUNCTION
WARNING: FAILURE OF CLUTCHES OR
BRAKES may result in death or serious injury.
Check clutch and brake function before each
use. Repair or adjust before operation.
With key in "STOP" position, squeeze auger clutch bail
to Engaged position and pull recoil starter handle.
Auger should rotate with the turning of the engine.
Release the auger clutch bail.
If the auger clutch bail moves freely with no resistance
before contacting handlebar, adjust or repair.
NOTE: The unit will require control cable and/or idler
adjustment after 20 hours of operation on a new unit or
new drive belt. See Service and Adjustments for
instructions.
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Fasteners
Figure 3
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