Storage And Maintenance - King Canada Power Force KCG-2421GE Instruction Manual

STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
Engine storage guidelines
If you plan on storing your engine/snow blower for an extended period of time, the
following steps should be followed:
1) Add fuel stabilizer to fuel tank to minimize the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage.
2) Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to enter the fuel
system. NOTE: If a fuel stabilizer is not used, all gasoline must be drained from
the tank and carburetor to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of the engine. To drain gasoline:
3) Turn fuel on/shut-off valve to the "OFF" position.
4) Position a drain pan under the caburetor.
5) Remove drain hex. bolt (A) Fig.13 and washer (B) from the carburetor (C) and
drain the fuel from the carburetor and hose (D).
6) Turn fuel on/shut-off valve to the "ON" position.
7) Continue to drain fuel from tank.
8) Reinstall the carburetor drain hex. bolt once the fuel is completely drained.
9) Drain engine oil from engine as described in "Engine Oil Replacement" section.
10) Gently pull the recoil starter handle to distribute oil into the cylinder, pull until resistance is felt.
11) Cover and store in a dry, well ventilated area.
Note: To prevent corrosion or moisture build-up during storage, do not cover the engine with a poly-bag or similar material.
Engine Oil Replacement -Oil crankcase capacity: 0.6 litres.
Engine oil should be replaced after the first 20 hours of operation or after the first
month of use, it should be replaced every 100 hours or 6 months after. To replace
engine oil:
1) Loosen the oil gauge dipstick (A) Fig.14.
2) Place an oil pan underneath drain hex. bolt (B), remove hex. bolt (B) and o-ring
(C) and drain oil.
3) Once all the oil has completely drained, reinstall the hex. bolt (B) and o-ring (C).
Recommended Engine Oil
It is very important to use the proper type and weight of engine oil for this snow
blower. When the ambient temperature is under -25
recommended for general use. When the ambient temperature is above -25
under -4 C, SAE 5W-30/40 is recommended for general use. It is recommended to
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use an API SERVICE Category SF or higher 4-stroke gasoline engine oil.
4) Fill with clean engine oil through the oil gauge dipstick hole, fill then check oil level until the oil level reaches 3/4 up the dipstick or until it
reaches the bottom lip of the dipstick hole as shown in Fig.14.
Inspecting, Replacing or Cleaning Spark Plug (F7RTC or equivalent)
The spark plug should be checked every 100 hours of operation or every 6 months.
To replace or clean spark plug:
1) Dismantle the spark plug cap (A) Fig.15 by pulling it off the spark plug (C). Using
a spark plug wrench (B), undo the spark plug by turning it counterclockwise.
2) Check to see if there is carbon sediment build-up, if so just remove it. If the
carbon sediment is excessive, replace the spark plug.
3) Measure the electrodes clearance. See Fig.15. The spark plug electrode
clearance should be between 0.70-0.80mm. If the clearance exceeds 0.80mm,
replace the spark plug with a F7RTC or equivalent (NGK BPR7ES, Champion
RN9YC).
4) Reinstall spark plug in the reverse order.
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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