Secure Cable And Final Checks; Check Oil Level And Add Fuel; Read Manual Before Starting Engine - Snapper L1226E Operator's Manual

Assembly

SECURE CABLE AND FINAL CHECKS

1. To prevent chute deflector cable from contacting tire,
rotate chute all the way to the left and secure with
zip ties (A, Figure 14). Secure cable to left handle (B)
and to support tube (C), and secure speed selector
cable to split rod (D).
2. Reduce tire pressure to 20 PSI. (Tires are over-inflat-
ed for shipping purposes.)
3. Check that clean-out tool is attached to snowthrower.
(See assembled figure.)
Always use a clean-out tool to clear clogged dis-
charge chute. NEVER use your hands.
4. Locate two shear pins and cotter pins in parts
bag. Place hardware in compartment labeled
"Replacement Shear Bolt Storage" located on unit
behind chute.

CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD FUEL

Note: Engine is shipped with oil. See Engine Manual
for complete engine oil specifications and mainte-
nance requirements.
1. Remove oil dipstick (A, Figure 15). Check oil level.
Oil level should be between FULL and ADD marks.
Reinstall oil dipstick.
2. Remove fuel cap (B). Following the three-step
instructions on the Fresh Start card, snap the fuel
preserver cartridge into the bottom of the fuel fill cap.
NOTICE: Do not use E22 or E85 fuel.
NOTICE: Do not mix oil with fuel.
DANGER
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive.
Turn off engine and wait at least 2 minutes before
refueling. Let spilled fuel evaporate before start-
ing engine.
3. Add clean, fresh, UNLEADED fuel with a minimum 87
octane. Leave a minimun of one inch of space at top
of tank for fuel expansion. Reinstall fuel cap.
D
C
Secure Cables
B
Check Oil Level
READ MANUAL BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Follow procedures and safety instructions in
Operator's and Engine Manuals.
DANGER
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause
serious injury or death. Shut off engine before
unclogging discharge chute. Use clean-out tool,
not hands!
WARNING
Failure to read and follow the Operator's
Manual and all operating instructions can result
in serious injury or death.
14
A
B
Figure 14
A
Figure 15