MTD 31AM62EE000 Operator's Manual page 8

AddingFuel
WARNING! Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
illil_lk WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
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2.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
A fuel level indicator is located in the fuel tank. Fill tank
until fuel reaches the fuel level indictor, Fig. 3-7. Be careful
not to overfill.
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
Figure 3-7
Checking 0il Level
_ AUTION: The engine is shipped with oil in the
engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior
to operating the snow thrower. Running the engine
with insufficient oil can cause serious engine
damage and void the engine warranty.
NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
1. Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick
clean. See Fig. 3-8.
2. Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not
screw it in.
3.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly
add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low
(L), Fig. 3-8. Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for
correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may result in
engine smoking, hard starting or spark plug fouling.
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Figure 3=8
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting
engine.
Adjustments
Skid Shoes
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
to operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or
damage to the snow thrower and surrounding
property.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-9.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
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