Changing Engine Oil - Raider RD-GST03 User Manual

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is below"LOW" mark, slowly add oil to reach "HIGH" level. See Figure 26.
Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube, Tighten securely.
Wipe away any spilled oil.

CHANGING Engine Oil

To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
Check oil level before each use and every five operating hours.
Change oil after first two operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter.
Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use.
Locate the oil drain plug, See figure 25.
Be sure the gas cap is on and is tighten securely.
Clean area around oil drain plug, see Figure 25.
Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug.
Remove oil drain plug and drain oil.
Note: Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Refill the engine with recommended oil, see Recommended Oil Usage chart, the
engine's oil capacity is 26 ounces.
Wipe away any spilled oil.
Checking Spark Plug
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours
Clean area around spark plug.
Remove and inspect spark plug.
Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are pitted, burned or fouled
with deposits.
Check electrode gap with a feeler gauge and set gap to 0.030(0.76mm) if necessary.
See Figure 28.
Reinstall spark plug and tighten securely.
NOTE: A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact the distributor or
local agent for a replacement spark plug.
Carburetor
If you suspect your carburetor needs adjusted, contact the distributor or local agent,
engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7000 feet (2134 meters).
For operation at higher elevations, contact the distributor or local agent.
Engine Speed
WARNING: Avoid serious injury or death. DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering
with the governor setting can cause the engine and equipment to operate at unsafe
speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. Running the engine
faster than the speed set at the factory is dangerous
Control Wire Adjustment
After long time using, or when the belts are adjusted or replaced, the control wires must
also adjusted See Figure 29.
Lift the snow thrower forward and rest in on the auger housing.
Push the wire through the spring so that the threaded part is exposed.
Hold the threaded part and adjust the nut or until the correct setting is obtained.