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Tire Pressure
B e f o r e o p e r a t i n g , c h e c k t i r e p r e s s u r e a n d r e d u c e p r e s s u r e i n
b o t h t i r e s t o b e t w e e n 1 5 p s i a n d 2 0 p s i .
NOfE: lf the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine
may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear
u n e v e n l y .
(hecking 0il Level
C A U T I O N : T h e e n g i n e i s s h i p p e d w i t h o i l i n t h e
engine. You must, however, check the oil level orior
to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine
w i t h i n s u f f i c i e n t o i l c a n c a u s e s e r i o u s e n g i n e
d a m a g e a n d v o i d t h e e n g i n e w a r r a n t y .
NOIE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the
e n g i n e s t o p p e d .
l . R e m o v e t h e o i l f i l l e r c a p / d i p s t i c k a n d w i p e t h e d i p s t i c k
c l e a n . S e e F i q . 3 - 8 .
F i g u r e 3 _ g
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do nor
s c r e w i t i n .
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. lf the level is low, slowly
a d d o i l u n t i l o i l l e v e l r e g i s t e r s b e r w e e n h i g h ( H ) a n d l o w
(L), F,g. 5-1. Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for
c o r r e c t o i l v i s c o s i t y a n d e n g i n e o i l c a p a c i t y .
N O T E : D o n o t o v e r f i l l . O v e r f i l l i n g w i t h o i l m a y r e s u l t i n
e n g i n e s m o k i n g , h a r d s t a r t i n g o r s p a r k p l u g f o u l i n g .
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting
e n g i n e .
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Adding Fuel
W A R N I N G ! U s e e x t r e m e c a r e w h e n h a n d l i n g
g a s o l i n e . G a s o l i n e i s e x t r e m e l y f l a m m a b l e a n d t h e
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
i n d o o r s o r w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s h o t o r r u n n i n g .
E x t i n g u i s h c i g a r e t t e s , c i g a r s , p i p e s a n d o t h e r
sources of ignition.
WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of
e q u r p m e n t m o v i n g p a r t s . D o n o t u s e a p r e s s u r i z e d
s t a r t i n g f l u i d . V a p o r s a r e f l a m m a b l e .
C l e a n a r o u n d f u e l f i l l b e f o r e r e m o v i n g c a p t o f u e l .
A fuel level indicator is located in the fr-rel tank. Fill tanx
until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Fiq. 3-9. Be careful
n o t t o o v e r f i l l .
Fuel Level Indicalor
Top View
F i g u r e 3 - 9
Fuel Recommendations
U s e a u t o m o t i v e g a s o l i n e ( u n l e a d e d o r l o w l e a d e d t o m i n i m i z e
c o m b u s t i o n c h a m b e r d e p o s i t s ) w i t h a m i n i m u m o f 8 7 o c t a n e .
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or j5o/o MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
B u t y l E t h e r ) c a n b e u s e d . N e v e r u s e a n o i l l g a s o l i n e m i x t u r e o r
d i r t y g a s o l i n e . A v o i d g e t t i n g d i r t , d u s t , o r w a t e r i n t h e f u e l t a n k .
DO NOT use EB5 gasoline.
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
D o n o t s m o k e o r a l l o w f l a m e s o r s p a r k s i n t h e a r e a w h e r e
t h e e n g i n e i s r e f u e l e d o r w h e r e g a s o l i n e i s s t o r e d .
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the
t a n k c a p i s c l o s e d p r o p e r l y a n d s e c u r e l y .
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Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or
f u e l v a p o r m a y i g n i t e . l f a n y f u e l i s s p i l l e d , m a k e s u r e t h e
area is dry before starting the engine.
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Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or
breathing ofvapor.
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