MTD 600 series Operator's Manual page 9

Adding Fuel
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.
WARNING!
Always keep hands and feet clear of
equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.
1. Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
2. 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.
Figure 3-7
Checking Oil Level
NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped.
1.
Fuel Level Indicator
Top View
2.
3.
4.
CAUTION:
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.
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick and wipe the dipstick
clean. See Fig. 3-8.
Fill
between
high
and low
marks
Figure 3-8
Insert the cap/dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do
screw it in.
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.
Replace and tighten cap/dipstick firmly before starting
engine.
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